BCHLer turned British hockey star dead after car crash on Vancouver Island
Former Cowichan Valley Capital and Victoria Grizzlies forward Mike Hammond has died in a car crash while visiting family on Vancouver Island.
“The Capitals are devastated to hear of the passing of former Capital Mike Hammond,” said the team on social media. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike’s family and friends. RIP Hammy.” After aging out of junior, Hammond spent four years with Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, posting 130 points in 111 games, then played a year in the ECHL with Cincinnati and Brampton.
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