The hockey world mourns the loss of a family member today, as the Anaheim Ducks have announced the passing of former NHLer Nic Kerdiles.
Kerdiles’ former coach Dallas Eakins paid tribute to his former player on social media today, writing:
I am absolutely heartbroken to see this news. Nic was an amazing kid who always put others first. He constantly had a positive effect and influence on his teammates, friends and family’s lives. May his kind soul rest in peace.
Kerdiles was a 2012 second-round pick of the Ducks and made history as the first player from Orange County to suit up for the team. A star for two seasons at the University of Wisconsin, Kerdiles went on to play four full seasons in the AHL with the Ducks’ affiliates, earning seven total NHL games.
Alongside his club career, Kerdiles also had the honor of representing his country at the 2014 IIHF Men’s World Junior Championships, where he starred for Team USA with seven points in just five games.
Throughout his career, he had a record of performing in the clutch, highlighted by his point-per-game playoff run with the San Diego Gulls in 2016-17 and his WCHA Tournament MVP award in his days at Wisconsin.
A beloved teammate to many, Kerdiles will be dearly missed. Everyone at PHR extends our condolences to the Kerdiles family.
So sad
RIP Nic
You don’t see many NHL players born in Texas.
Coleman from my backyard here with the Flames was born in Plano, Texas. You are correct sir though, not many players, but the numbers are growing.
We actually have the first (best) player from South Dakota playing here in Calgary, with Walker Duehr. That’s pretty cool…
Probably not the post to be boasting about your favorite/local team icing players from offbeat locations.
Peace to the Kerdiles family and loved ones.
I read my notes and realized my ignorance and then read your notes to confirm. How true it is and I apologize. I mean no disrespect.
My best to the family and friends in their healing.
@wreckage probably not a place to look for reasons to cry which you do all the time. Why do you think its appropriate to share your misery with people on a hockey forum? Spare us of your existence
Prayers and wishes to his family and friends.
What a player he was in College as a badger, guy gave his heart and soul to the city of Madison while he was here in WI.
Unbelievable, once a Badger always a Badger
RIP Nic!
Heartfelt condolences to the Kerdiles family. Very sorry for your loss. RIP, Nic.
Argh, another person lost due to a motorcycle accident. Too many people in my orbit are gone due to those things. :(
RIP, kid.