Pyatt Dealing With Tragic Loss

Taylor Pyatt Thanks Fans and Vancouver Canucks Organization

Neil Becker

29sports.com

In early April with only five games remaining on the schedule Vancouver Canucks forward Taylor Pyatt received a phone call that would change his life forever.

Prior to that call life was perfect for the 27 year-old who was getting married this  summer and whose only concern was getting ready for the upcoming playoffs.

On the phone that day he learned that his bride to be Carly Bragnalo died in an accident on April 2 while vacationing in Jamaica. Since then Pyatt has returned home and has been trying to mend the best way he can from losing his best friend.

“I would like to thank my teammates, coaches and the entire Canucks organization for their tremendous compassion and support during this very difficult time for myself my family and the entire Bragnalo family,” Pyatt said.

“I would also like to thank the passionate fans of the Canucks for their support and the media who given us tje respect and time to grieve in provate. I loved Carly very much. My family and I will forever miss her.”

Pyatt who in his eighth year scored 19 points recently returned back to Vancouver and has been in recent contact with general manager Mike Gillis.

Facing a lengthy break after completing their four game sweep of the Blues, Vancouver general manager Gillis is hoping that Pyatt can resume skating with the team and eventually get back into the lineup.

“I had a chance to speak with Taylor yesterday and I think he’s dealing with a lot of emotion and what everyone would deal with, after going through what he went through,” said Gillis.  “But it’s nice we have this break because we’re hoping he can get back on the ice with our team and have a nice period of time to get back in the swing of things. Hopefully he’ll feel better when he’s occupied and around all our guys and has their support.”

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