Silence on the Ice: The Shock of Ben Felicetti’s Passing 

The familiar sound of skates carving ice and sticks colliding has been replaced by a painful silence in the Greater Ontario Junior Ice Hockey community. Ben Felicetti, a talented young athlete from Burlington, has Passed Away Unexpectedly, leaving his teammates, coaches, and family reeling from the shock of his sudden absence. When a young life, full of potential and physical vitality, is extinguished without warning, the grief is raw and incomprehensible. Ben was a source of energy and passion on the rink, and his abrupt departure is a devastating blow to the heart of the sport.

A Skater’s Heart: The Dreams Cut Short

Ben Felicetti was more than just a name on a roster; he was a young man driven by the fierce love of hockey. The Greater Ontario Junior Ice Hockey league often serves as a proving ground for young talent, and Ben dedicated years to the grueling training and demanding travel required to compete at this level. His dreams were tied to the feel of the ice beneath his skates. Now, with his Unexpected Passing, those dreams are tragically retired too soon. We grieve the man he was, and the successful future that has been brutally stolen from him and from his family.

Burlington Mourns: Carrying Forward His Spirit

The loss of Ben Felicetti is a community tragedy, uniting the City of Burlington, ON, and the wider hockey world in collective sorrow. We extend our deepest, most heartfelt sympathies to the Felicetti family, his teammates, and the entire organization he represented. May the camaraderie and resilience he learned on the ice provide comfort during this unimaginable time of grief. His legacy will live on in the memories of his dedication and passion. Let us honor Ben by committing to support one another, both on and off the ice.