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By Earl Seitz

Kyrell Sopotyk

Blazers forward Kyrell Sopotyk injured in snowboarding accident

Jan 24, 2021 | 6:52 PM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops Blazers forward Kyrell Sopotyk has been injured in a snowboarding accident.

A gofundme page has been set up by Kathleen Zary as follows:

We started this GoFundMe page to support one of the most amazing families out there.

On the weekend of January 23rd, 2021, an unfortunate accident has left an amazing friend, hockey player, son and brother paralyzed.

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If you know the Sopotyk’s, you know they’re a family that would do anything for others. Now, they need our help to support their son Kyrell.

We’re raising this money to help support any possible renovations, healthcare costs, and any additional supports they may require.

https://gofund.me/4d305e69

Blazers Director of Hockey Operations Tim O’Donovan issued a statement last night on behalf of the club. He said the team is devastated at the news of Sopotyk’s injury. He described the injury as “life altering” but says the team will respect the privacy of the family.