21-year-old junior hockey player identified as Lake Louise avalanche victim | 24CA News
The Rocky Rams Junior Hockey staff has recognized 21-year-old Cale Stecyk as the person killed within the Lake Louise avalanche this previous weekend.
The Red Deer, Alta., native was with two different individuals once they handed by means of a closed-off space of the Lake Louise Ski Resort Saturday afternoon. The space generally known as West Bowl, was closed for avalanche threat.
Avalanche Canada says on its web site that the skier-triggered, Size 3 avalanche was reported to be 200 metres vast and 550 metres lengthy, with a crown depth of 40 to 50 centimetres.
According to Avalanche Canada, a Size 3 avalanche “could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a small building, or break a few trees.”
Two of the three individuals had been buried within the avalanche, police mentioned. One of the 2 was solely partially buried and ale to get out, nevertheless Stecyk was totally buried. After he was pulled from snow, rescue efforts had been made however he didn’t survive.
The assistant captain performed three seasons with the Rocky Mountain House, Atla. staff.
“The Rocky Rams would like to pass along our condolences to the Stecyk family as we grieve with them during this tragic time on the passing of #19 Cale Stecyk,” the staff mentioned in an announcement.
“Cale touched all our lives for the higher and we had been proud to be part of his life throughout his Jr. Hockey profession. His infectious smile made an enduring affect on all that knew him and will probably be deeply missed by all of his family and friends.
“The Rams organization would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support that we have all received from the Hockey Community and from friends and family at this time.”
Ski patrol shortly responded to a 911 name and RCMP in addition to Parks Canada rescue canines additionally responded to the decision.
“Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased,” reads an announcement from the resort.
“This is also a serious reminder of the dangers of entering closed terrain.”
The resort mentioned each Parks Canada and EMS had been contacted and an avalanche rescue staff was dispatched to the placement.
On Friday, Avalanche Canada tweeted a warning to not be fooled by heat temperatures at decrease elevations, noting there are nonetheless winter avalanche issues within the alpine.
— with recordsdata from Jayme Doll, Emily Mertz and Meghan Cobb, Global News
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