– Ex-London Knight dies at 39 after cancer battle
– Nephew of team owners passes away at 39 after cancer fight.
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Logan Hunter Remembered with Pride as London Knights Triumph
The London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League honored the memory of their former player, Logan Hunter, with a stunning performance this weekend. Despite the heavy hearts caused by Hunter’s untimely passing at the age of 39 from pancreatic cancer, the team showed remarkable resilience and determination, winning all three games they played.
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Michael Simpson, the goaltender for the London Knights, spoke on behalf of the team, stating, “The rest of the season is devoted to him. We want to win for Logan and his family. We know our coaches are grieving, and it motivates us to push harder.” The Knights’ victory in Guelph on Sunday, with a score of 4-3, demonstrated their commitment to honoring Hunter’s memory.
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Logan Hunter, a native of Oil Springs, played for the London Knights from 2000 to 2004 before concluding his junior career with the Peterborough Petes in 2004-05. Known for his blue-collar work ethic, Hunter’s dedication to the game and physicality left a lasting impact on the Knights organization. He scored 17 goals during the 2002-03 season and consistently accumulated over 100 penalty minutes each year.
Mark Hunter, the Knights’ General Manager, spoke fondly of Logan, saying, “He was a passionate young man who loved his family, hockey, his wife, and kids. It’s been tough. You don’t expect something like this. It’s terrible. It’s difficult for Dale, but Ricky and Dylan grew up with Logan, playing hockey together for 15 years.”
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Logan Hunter’s impact extended beyond the hockey rink. He was a lifelong farmer, a supervisor at Hydro One, a coach, a loving husband to Alicia, and a devoted father to Maddox, Millar, and Merrick. His father, Ron, led the Hunter family’s involvement in junior hockey, and his sister, Meghan, now serves as an assistant GM with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Sam Dickinson, a defenseman for the London Knights, expressed the team’s solidarity, stating, “We’re a family here, including the coaches, and we’re heartbroken for them. We won this week for Logan and the Hunter family.”
A celebration of Logan Hunter’s life will be held at the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood community complex in Alvinston on Wednesday from 1-4 p.m.
rpyette@postmedia.com
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Remembering Logan Hunter: A Tribute to a Dedicated Player
The London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League recently faced a tragic loss with the passing of Logan Hunter at the age of 39. Logan, a former player for the Knights, fought a short battle with pancreatic cancer before succumbing to the disease. The news of his passing has left the team and the entire hockey community in mourning.
A Legacy of Hard Work and Dedication
Logan Hunter played for the London Knights from 2000 to 2004, leaving a lasting impact on the organization. Known for his strong work ethic and fearlessness on the ice, Logan’s influence helped shape the team’s culture. His uncles, Mark and Dale Hunter, who currently run the Knights, have continued to uphold the values Logan instilled in the franchise.
During his time with the Knights, Logan showcased his skills as a forward, scoring 17 goals in the 2002-2003.
– Ex-London Knight’s nephew loses battle with cancer at 39
– Nephew of team owners passes away at 39 after cancer fight.
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