British ice hockey star Mike Hammond dies age 33 in tragic car crash - RIP. Mike Hammond 🕊️🕊️🕊️
Tributes paid as British ice hockey star Mike Hammond dies age 33 in tragic car crash.
British ice hockey star Mike Hammond has died aged 33. Hammond was involved in a fatal car accident in Canada on Wednesday night. His former club Nottingham Panthers confirmed the news on Thursday morning .the Panthers, who play in the Elite Ice Hockey League, said they were "devastated" by Hammond's passing in a statement. "The Panthers would like to send our thoughts to Mike's family and friends at this very difficult time," the statement continued. Hammond, who was affectionately known as "Hammy" to his team-mates, played in Canada, Germany and Denmark. He also represented Glasgow Clan, Manchester Storm and Coventry Blaze in the Elite Ice Hockey League, Britain's premier ice hockey division. The Brighton-born star was a regular for Great Britain at international level. He represented his country at the Ice Hockey World Championship in 2019 and 2021.
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