Condolences for Swindon Junior Jack O'Donnell

Swindon Wildcats Ice Hockey and the Swindon Wildcats Academy were
deeply saddened to learn this morning of the passing of young rising
star Jack O'Donnell.

Jack had sustained a serious injury to his neck in an accident on the 18th July and was being treated at Buckinghamshire's leading hospital in Stoke
Mandeville.  Tragically, his condition was such that he was not able
to recover.

A true emerging talent respected by peers, coaches and friends alike,
Jack featured in Swindon's junior programme.

A talented
forward, Jack represented Team South West in the Conference
championships at the Under-11, 13, 15 and 17 age groups as well as
representing England in the Under-13, 14, 15 and 16 international
teams. He had recently been invited to GB trials and was a GB U18 prospect.

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ack was due to move to Swindon this August to commence a two year
programme of study at New College and having turned 16 years old last
Friday, was expected to break through to Swindon's senior ice hockey
teams this season.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the Academy at
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Jack's relatives.

Everybody at the Swindon club offers their
deepest heart-felt condolences to Jack's family and friends at this
terribly difficult time.