Hockey Prospect Braydin Lewis Passes Away at 19

Hockey Prospect passes away at 19

Tragic news from the USPHL as youngster Braydin Lewis has passed away at the age of 19 following a fight with Glioblastoma, a common and deadly form of brain cancer.

Lewis, who was a member of the USPHL's Metro Jets, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor last year. Lewis had entered hospice care days before his passing. Earlier in the year, Lewis had dropped the ceremonial puck at a game supporting cancer awareness.

The Metro Jets confirmed the passing of Braydin Lewis on Twitter earlier today, sending their condolences in a club statement.



It had appeared Lewis was recovering follow a removal of the tumor last year, with Lewis returning to the Jets. Lewis had worsened later, as the tumor appeared to have re-emerged.

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The ECHL Fort Wayne Komets and USPHL Fort Wayne Spacemen held a charity match to support Braydin and his family last year to raise money for his battle.

Despite his diagnosis, Lewis, a defenseman, managed to suit up for 6 games with the Jets this season, scoring 3 goals and 4 points. He had been a member of the Jets since 2020.

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