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The Bar => Sports => Topic started by: BlueStateSaint on May 30, 2008, 05:39:31 AM

Title: Canucks’ Luc Bourdon killed in motorcycle crash
Post by: BlueStateSaint on May 30, 2008, 05:39:31 AM

A talented rookie . . .

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Canucks’ Luc Bourdon killed in motorcycle crash

9 hours, 6 minutes ago

SHIPPAGAN, New Brunswick (AP)—Luc Bourdon, a promising rookie defenseman with the Vancouver Canucks, was killed Thursday when his motorcycle struck a tractor-trailer in a crash near his hometown. He was 21.

His death was confirmed by sister Eve Bourdon and stepmother Maryse Godin. Both declined further comment when reached at the family’s home in Shippagan.

Police wouldn’t confirm the identity of the victim but said a motorcyclist was killed in the early afternoon on a road between Shippagan and Lameque.

“Luc was an extremely talented player with a bright future,” Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said in a statement. “He brought great passion to the game and was a valued team member on and off the ice.”

The rest is at:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ap-canucks-bourdonkilled&prov=ap&type=lgns

Title: Re: Canucks’ Luc Bourdon killed in motorcycle crash
Post by: Schadenfreude on May 30, 2008, 06:47:49 AM

It's always very sad when a young person is killed so tragically. RIP Luc.