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Orca Weisblatt, Calgary-Born Hockey Player, Dead in Crash

Orca Wiesblatt, a 25-year-old hockey player for the Allen Americans, tragically lost his life in a vehicle collision in British Columbia over the weekend.
Wiesblatt recently signed with the Allen Americans for the 2025-26 ECHL season after playing for the Athens Rock Lobsters and Calgary Hitmen.
He was known as a skilled, momentum-changing hitter with an infectious smile, and he was looking forward to advancing his hockey career.
Allen Americans coach and GM Steve Martinson said, "We are all heartbroken" and recalled Wiesblatt's grin after big hits, while a tribute is planned for October 24 opening night.
The ECHL and Calgary Sports and Entertainment expressed sympathies to Wiesblatt’s family, showing the loss affects teams and hockey communities across leagues.

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