A former fan favourite among Prince George Spruce Kings fans has tragically passed away.
Chad Staley’s death Monday night (March 9) was announced by his family on social media.
He was 25 years old; he would’ve been 26 later this year.
The Kennewick, Washington product suited up in a Spruce Kings sweater for three seasons, combining for 147 points in 173 BCHL games and an additional 14 points in 21 playoff matches.
Staley scored 60 goals for Prince George and added 87 assists between 2012 and 2015.
He then moved on to play his entire collegiate career at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks.
With the Nanooks, he compiled 55 points in 127 games, including 17 goals.
Staley then travelled to Europe for stents in German and Italian hockey leagues.
Information about cause of death is unknown at this time.
Staley’s mother Pam has set up a GoFundMe page for Chad’s memorial.
“There are no words right now other than we are in still in shock,” the page reads.
“We appreciate the love and compassion we have received already. So many of you want to help and right now we just have no idea what we are facing.”
