{"id":15538,"date":"2024-12-02T22:36:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T22:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=15538"},"modified":"2024-12-02T22:36:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T22:36:44","slug":"high-school-hockey-player-connor-kasin-dies-first-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=15538","title":{"rendered":"High School Hockey Player Connor Kasin Dies \u2014 First Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">A tragic turn of events at a hockey game left the Long Island community heartbroken and shocked when a 17-year-old high school student died unexpectedly.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Connor Kasin, a senior at Massapequa High School, tragically died after losing consciousness during a varsity ice hockey game on Saturday evening, November 30.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/64ZCmhLRLqjVgx09ObdPWY8Or71Kn7BfJvFYsAXQLrQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTBjMGFiNzRjNjE5ZjdkZGUyMzdiZGE2YmFmOGU4MWQzYmZhMTI0MGViZWM2ZGRkOTk5NzEyMTk4NzdmYTNmNS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjA0OCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/QSA1lCibftk4gT313vWLO3vE6_9DKZNaUYQhwgY_kFE\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTBjMGFiNzRjNjE5ZjdkZGUyMzdiZGE2YmFmOGU4MWQzYmZhMTI0MGViZWM2ZGRkOTk5NzEyMTk4NzdmYTNmNS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjA0OCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/TFbWP1iY1yTZdb4g84bkxBZpfWBpEQNaeliGTS9eFj0\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTBjMGFiNzRjNjE5ZjdkZGUyMzdiZGE2YmFmOGU4MWQzYmZhMTI0MGViZWM2ZGRkOTk5NzEyMTk4NzdmYTNmNS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjA0OCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/sQZfA6hryeXaQO1TYG04zX1DF4tqZqX4fd2emTpluQU\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTBjMGFiNzRjNjE5ZjdkZGUyMzdiZGE2YmFmOGU4MWQzYmZhMTI0MGViZWM2ZGRkOTk5NzEyMTk4NzdmYTNmNS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjA0OCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/EmYjiRnoGLk65yhJ-d3q5Z2R0usS4Aef3lPm2KcStVc\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTBjMGFiNzRjNjE5ZjdkZGUyMzdiZGE2YmFmOGU4MWQzYmZhMTI0MGViZWM2ZGRkOTk5NzEyMTk4NzdmYTNmNS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjA0OCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/10c0ab74c619f7dde237bda6baf8e81d3bfa1240ebec6ddd99971219877fa3f5.jpg\" alt=\"Massapequa High School in Long Island, New York | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"6048\" height=\"4024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Massapequa High School in Long Island, New York | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The game, part of a\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0qBcPERyNg275ajujEMtPGpSDHqjexpfLThJEiXy3qD9XvRAYCyPHENNPJwy17orWl&amp;id=61552364262033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0qBcPERyNg275ajujEMtPGpSDHqjexpfLThJEiXy3qD9XvRAYCyPHENNPJwy17orWl&amp;id=61552364262033\">charity event<\/a>\u00a0hosted by the\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid035mzGVtGa7GUHo3WwcJE8ymPsdGMGCsCVqSrA5yqB1fRkvTpfAQzUwRpZ6fxE32azl&amp;id=61552364262033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid035mzGVtGa7GUHo3WwcJE8ymPsdGMGCsCVqSrA5yqB1fRkvTpfAQzUwRpZ6fxE32azl&amp;id=61552364262033\">Sabrina Bavaretta Memorial Foundation<\/a>, took place at the Town of Oyster Bay Skating Center. During a break in play, Kasin, 17,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/longisland.news12.com\/school-massapequa-ice-hockey-player-dies-following-sudden-medical-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/longisland.news12.com\/school-massapequa-ice-hockey-player-dies-following-sudden-medical-event\">experienced<\/a>\u00a0a &#8220;sudden medical event,&#8221; according to News 12 Long Island.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following a call for help, while civilians at the rink began performing CPR on the teen until paramedics arrived.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/73E1w68?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Despite their efforts, Kasin was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The cause of the medical event that led to his death has not yet been disclosed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Massapequa High School released a heartfelt statement to students and families, expressing their profound sorrow. &#8220;It is heartbreaking to report that Kasin did not survive. His passing is devastating to the Massapequa community, and we offer our deepest condolences to Kasin&#8217;s family and friends,&#8221; the statement\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/longisland.news12.com\/school-massapequa-ice-hockey-player-dies-following-sudden-medical-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/longisland.news12.com\/school-massapequa-ice-hockey-player-dies-following-sudden-medical-event\">read<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/yooJ_-nwgvn7jJ0Ql0xRAjzFpEfsQQm5Q_7F1wBnlrk\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmFkNGNkYzEyNWU3ZWQyZDVhOWE2ZmQxNTZiY2U1NGUwZWFhYTEwMmZmNjVlNzIxOWU1YzkyOTU0OWFiMzUwNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODM2JmhlaWdodD02MzY.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Rmmxm8yjCMyGvjQZ4UjMZlK_8Q8ZXajR3pLjEB5RyrQ\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmFkNGNkYzEyNWU3ZWQyZDVhOWE2ZmQxNTZiY2U1NGUwZWFhYTEwMmZmNjVlNzIxOWU1YzkyOTU0OWFiMzUwNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODM2JmhlaWdodD02MzY.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/jyHIGqVry5P5P2CvL69TRUy8_YLmxWpYo3S0h8Dtoh8\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmFkNGNkYzEyNWU3ZWQyZDVhOWE2ZmQxNTZiY2U1NGUwZWFhYTEwMmZmNjVlNzIxOWU1YzkyOTU0OWFiMzUwNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODM2JmhlaWdodD02MzY.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/4CMTn-NofLvVvsampNBEii5__Lzf_pPlIny-ws1Cpqc\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmFkNGNkYzEyNWU3ZWQyZDVhOWE2ZmQxNTZiY2U1NGUwZWFhYTEwMmZmNjVlNzIxOWU1YzkyOTU0OWFiMzUwNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODM2JmhlaWdodD02MzY.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/M001vYv3zu8f67OfgHr9ZpLVvp63zoC23gQ-qwW6biY\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmFkNGNkYzEyNWU3ZWQyZDVhOWE2ZmQxNTZiY2U1NGUwZWFhYTEwMmZmNjVlNzIxOWU1YzkyOTU0OWFiMzUwNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODM2JmhlaWdodD02MzY.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/6ad4cdc125e7ed2d5a9a6fd156bce54e0eaaa102ff65e7219e5c929549ab3506.png\" alt=\"Connor Kasin (third from left) with his friends at the Sharks 2nd Annual Banquet, posted in March 2024 | Source: Instagram.com\/sharkselitehockeyclub\" width=\"836\" height=\"636\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Connor Kasin (third from left) with his friends at the Sharks 2nd Annual Banquet, posted in March 2024 | Source: Instagram.com\/sharkselitehockeyclub<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The community\u2019s grief extends beyond the high school. Kasin was also a member of the Sharks Elite Youth Hockey team, which issued a statement to<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharkselitehockey\/posts\/pfbid02w8VfDztPCFNz1qD232wvskuzNuUDkyXbksfYqXQbYgsGBMzozsBcr7qU9ZjnR7d3l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharkselitehockey\/posts\/pfbid02w8VfDztPCFNz1qD232wvskuzNuUDkyXbksfYqXQbYgsGBMzozsBcr7qU9ZjnR7d3l\">\u00a0mourn his loss<\/a>, recognizing his role as a defenseman on the 18U team, and requesting support and prayers for his family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharkselitehockey\/posts\/pfbid02w8VfDztPCFNz1qD232wvskuzNuUDkyXbksfYqXQbYgsGBMzozsBcr7qU9ZjnR7d3l?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=610&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=610\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Dfca5b130991786199%26domain%3Dnews.amomama.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnews.amomama.com%252Ff6c71ac60c0914495%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsharkselitehockey%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02w8VfDztPCFNz1qD232wvskuzNuUDkyXbksfYqXQbYgsGBMzozsBcr7qU9ZjnR7d3l%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D610%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D610&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f0ed5e215fc22becf\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Classmates and teammates are struggling to come to terms with the loss. William Sander, a fellow senior at Massapequa High School,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/longisland.news12.com\/school-massapequa-ice-hockey-player-dies-following-sudden-medical-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/longisland.news12.com\/school-massapequa-ice-hockey-player-dies-following-sudden-medical-event\">described<\/a>\u00a0Kasin as a &#8220;good&#8221; person. He\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/longisland.news12.com\/school-massapequa-ice-hockey-player-dies-following-sudden-medical-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/longisland.news12.com\/school-massapequa-ice-hockey-player-dies-following-sudden-medical-event\">added<\/a>, &#8220;I pray for him and pray for people around him. Honestly, it&#8217;s very sad and heartbreaking.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In response to the tragedy, the Massapequa School District announced that grief counseling services would be available for students throughout the week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Meanwhile, the foundation, led by John and Mara Navaretta, expressed their heartfelt condolences over the tragedy. The charity game, held in honor of their late daughter Sabrina, supported the foundation&#8217;s mission of providing scholarships, rescuing dogs, and helping grieving parents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In their statement, the organizers\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0qBcPERyNg275ajujEMtPGpSDHqjexpfLThJEiXy3qD9XvRAYCyPHENNPJwy17orWl&amp;id=61552364262033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0qBcPERyNg275ajujEMtPGpSDHqjexpfLThJEiXy3qD9XvRAYCyPHENNPJwy17orWl&amp;id=61552364262033\">offered their unwavering support<\/a> to the Kasin family, encouraging them to find solace in the love and solidarity of the community during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Tributes to Kasin have continued to pour in from across the hockey world. The New York Islanders Hockey Club honored the teen with a\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDDLyotvVW7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDDLyotvVW7\/\">heartfelt message<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Representative Anthony D&#8217;Esposito, who represents New York&#8217;s 4th Congressional District, also\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepDesposito\/status\/1863339762930643091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepDesposito\/status\/1863339762930643091\">expressed his sadness<\/a> shortly after learning of Kasin&#8217;s death, calling the tragedy a &#8220;terrible loss&#8221; for the community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/RHQs0JK?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Before his passing, Kasin shared a glimpse of his life and hockey journey on social media. In September, he posted his only\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_dylVdvrjC\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_dylVdvrjC\/?img_index=1\">Instagram carousel<\/a>, featuring photos from his senior year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One photo showed Kasin with two friends at a casual gathering. 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With his arm around a friend, he smiled, capturing a moment of camaraderie with his group. &#8220;Summer time,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_dylVdvrjC\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_dylVdvrjC\/\">captioned<\/a>\u00a0his post.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As the Massapequa community and the\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/438914-hockey-star-janne-puhakka-first-openly.html\">hockey world<\/a>\u00a0grieve, they remember Kasin for his talent on the ice, his kindness, humor, and the positivity he brought to their lives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; A tragic turn of events at a hockey game left the Long Island community heartbroken and shocked when a 17-year-old high school student died unexpectedly. 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