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The dreams, blossoming potential and young life of Vancouver Canucks defenceman Luc Bourdon came to a tragic end on a highway in northern New Brunswick just after noon on Thursday.
Bourdon, who was an important part of the 2006 gold medal winning World Junior Hockey Championship team was selected 10th overall by the Canucks in 2005, and had a tremendous NHL future in front of him that was suddenly taken away when he died in a motorcycle accident. “Luc was a warrior, he was a competitor,” said his agent Kent Hughes. “There was no quit in him. He persevered through a lot. He was a great guy and a great teammate.”
At what is deemed to be the most exciting time for hockey with the NHL finals, the tight hockey community that is the NHL are all feeling the effects of a player gone way to soon at only 21 years-old. “Luc was an extremely talented player with a bright future,” said Canucks new general manager Mike Gillis. “He brought great passion to the game and was a valued team member on and off the ice.” “He will be greatly missed.”
After being drafted, Bourdon spent some time playing in the QMJHL (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League), before going back and forth last year from the Vancouver Canucks and their farm team the Manitoba Moose. In 27 games in Vancouver, this blue liner was a plus seven and added two goals.
Apparently, his agent had no idea that Bourdon, who many will remember for scoring six points in six games for Canada in the 2006 Junior Championships, was riding motorcycles. He found out about the new hobby from another one of his client, Kris Letang who was a close friend. “Kris Letang said Luc let him know he was riding his dad’s motorcycle with some friends a week or two ago,” said Hughes. “I have since been told though I don’t know that he actually bought a motorcycle two days ago.” According to the police reports, Bourdon lost control of his motorcycle just after noon- time and collided with a tractor- trailer.
While the juniors are getting ready to impress scouts at the upcoming combine, and the Stanley Cup can be rewarded as early as tomorrow, this tragedy serves as a strong reminder that there is more important things in life then winning the Stanley Cup and making the NHL.
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