After his tragic death while playing hockey, the hockey community and all of Noah Trulsen91裸聊视频檚 many friends have rallied around his family.

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Noah, 22, died early in the morning on Oct. 4, after having crashed headfirst into the bench area during a men91裸聊视频檚 recreational hockey game. His family 91裸聊视频� including father Rick and brothers Nick, 25, and Matthew, 19 91裸聊视频� is well-known in the hockey community.

Lorraine said her gentle giant of a son obviously made an impression on people.

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91裸聊视频淚f he knew you for five minutes or knew you for 10 years, he made you feel like you were his best friend.91裸聊视频�

Noah was six-foot-six, about 270 pounds, 91裸聊视频渋f we91裸聊视频檙e being generous,91裸聊视频� and his favourite player, and ever-present defence partner in hockey video games was Kevin Bieksa, the former Vancouver Canuck.

91裸聊视频淗e was Noah91裸聊视频檚 absolute favourite.91裸聊视频�

Bieksa first sent out a social media consolation: 91裸聊视频淢y deepest condolences to Noah Trulsen91裸聊视频檚 family in Maple Ridge, B.C. Noah passed away Oct. 4th while playing men91裸聊视频檚 league hockey, falling awkwardly into the boards. The hockey world is mourning with you 91裸聊视频�91裸聊视频�

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Then he actually called and spoke with Matthew over the phone, hearing the bereaved brother91裸聊视频檚 remembrances of Noah.

Noah also loved the singer Lights, and after being reached by one of his friends, she also offered an to him.

91裸聊视频淗e was in love with Lights,91裸聊视频� said his mother.

Lorraine received social media condolences from the mother of a player killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, as the story of Noah91裸聊视频檚 death went across the country.

The mother, who will remain anonymous, offered to talk with Noah91裸聊视频檚 mom.

91裸聊视频淚t meant the world to me,91裸聊视频� said Lorraine.

Her middle son had just completed his final exam, and become an electrician.

The registrar from BCIT informed the family that Noah will be recognized as part of this year91裸聊视频檚 commencement ceremonies.

Lorraine said she moved to Maple Ridge in 1995 while she was pregnant with Noah, and he was raised here. He was in French immersion since kindergarten, attended Laityview elementary, then graduated from Maple Ridge secondary, and was honour roll every year.

He liked to work out at the gym, and hang out with his brothers Matt and Nick, who were all very close.

91裸聊视频淭hey would go to concerts, to 91裸聊视频榃ings Wednesday,91裸聊视频� or whatever, in that next stage of life as adults.91裸聊视频�

Noah had a group of friends from Grade 8 and all were a huge part of his world.

91裸聊视频淭hey did everything together, and five years after high school, they91裸聊视频檙e still together,91裸聊视频� said Lorraine.

The family has inquired about having a bench installed in Noah91裸聊视频檚 memory, in Merkeley Park near MRSS, they hope, as a place where his friends can visit him.

A celebration of life will be held on Oct. 20, 4 p.m. at Maple Ridge Baptist Church, and it is open to all of his friends from school, hockey or other pathways of life.

91裸聊视频淗onouring him, for us, is remembering his friends in this, because they were such a big part of his life.91裸聊视频�

The family is asking for those who have photos of Noah to send three of their favourites, for use in the celebration of life, by sending them to InMemoryofNLT@outlook.com.

They are also inviting guests to come informally, in that they could wear hockey jerseys, or concert shirts 91裸聊视频� whatever represents Noah to them.

91裸聊视频淲e would love to see that.91裸聊视频�

A has been established for a memorial fund, and has already hit $14,500 of its $20,000 goal.

Lorraine said the details have yet to be firmed up, but the family would like to see a bursary given to a Maple Ridge person who is pursuing the trades, in Noah91裸聊视频檚 memory.

The Ridge Meadows Flames junior B team will be donating its 50/50 money to the memorial fund from Friday night91裸聊视频檚 game.

91裸聊视频淲e want to contribute something back,91裸聊视频� said GM Derek Bedard. 91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檝e known the family for 10 years in minor hockey circles, and they91裸聊视频檙e first class, always willing to help out.91裸聊视频�

91裸聊视频淲hen you are out playing the game you love, things like that just shouldn91裸聊视频檛 happen,91裸聊视频� added Flames coach Bayne Ryshak.

Lorraine said she hopes the game at Cam Neely Arena is packed on Friday, and the family will be there.