Cardiac arrest takes life of 22-year old goaltender and the team confirms the passing with statement

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Sam Walker
September 23, 2024 (10:48)

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22-Year-Old Henry Bradford Passes Away Following Sudden Tragedy

The hockey community is grieving again this off-season with more sad news. A 22-year-old University of Oregon goaltender has passed away unexpectedly.

The University of Oregon's hockey team, the Ducks, announced the loss of their goaltender on social media, sharing a heartfelt goodbye.

"We are heartbroken to share that our senior goaltender, Henry 'Hank' Bradford, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, September 20th, 2024. Hank was incredibly kind with a contagious laugh and a great sense of humor. As good a goalie as he was, Hank was an even better person. He treated everyone with respect, always calling someone 'sir or ma'am.'

Hank, your mustache and last-second saves will be remembered in Oregon hockey history forever. We'll miss you, #1,"

said the University of Oregon.

According to The Daily Emerald, Henry Bradford passed away due to cardiac arrest.

During this tough time, thoughts and sincere condolences go out to those affected by this tragedy.

"Henry David Bradford, affectionately known as Spanky, Hank, and King Henry, passed away on September 20, 2024, at the age of 22. Born on November 1, 2001, in Fort Worth, TX, he made a significant impact on those around him during his brief time on earth. Henry attended Treetops School International in Euless, Texas. Henry most recently resided in Eugene, OR, where he was attending the University of Oregon and proudly serving as a goalie for the Oregon Ducks, showcasing his dedication and talent in the sport he loved. Henry started his hockey career at the age of 5, he left home at 15 to play for the USPHL in New York. He developed lifelong friendships with each team he played on throughout the years. In addition to his love of the game of hockey, Henry loved hanging out with friends, fishing, listening to country music, and traveling the world some of his favorite destinations include British Columbia, Grand Cayman, Germany, Swiss Alps, Paris, countless national parks and the beaches of Normandy.

Henry is survived by his loving parents, Mike and Karin Bradford; his devoted brother, William Bradford, 'Goo'; and his grandmother, Sonja Burleson and grandparents, Harold and Dana Bradford, along with a great aunt and uncle, John and Sarah Erickson. The Jewell family, who provided him with support as a special Billet family, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, will forever hold his memory close to their hearts. Henry was proceeded in life by Charlie and Kathy Erickson, Jan Sanders Erickson and Richard Burleson.

Henry's sense of humor, kind heart and passion for life will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He would go out of his way to help the underserved population, coach kids at summer camp and teach kids at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. His legacy will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, coaches and teammates."

A heartfelt memorial reading on Henry, which shows how much of a loving character he was.

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University of Oregon goaltender passes away unexpectedly at 22-years-old

Henry Bradford November 1, 2001 - March 20, 2024