One hockey player killed, three injured in tragic weekend fire

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TJ Tucker
July 16, 2024 (7:50)

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A fire at cottage in Prince Edward Island over the weekend has tragically taken the life of one hockey player, while three others are dealing with injuries

A weekend trip to a cottage in Prince Edward Island has turned into tragedy for the local hockey community. One player died in the blaze while three others are dealing with injuries, some of them reportedly quite serious.

A news release from police in Cavendish, PEI stated officers attended the scene around 5:40 AM Monday, and found the cottage to be "fully engulfed in flames." The cause is still being determined.

"Three people who escaped the fire were injured, one with serious injuries. Once the fire was extinguished by the fire departments, human remains of one person were discovered inside.

The scene was held by the RCMP and the investigation is ongoing."

While police did not release any names, the Cole Harbour Colts of the Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League (NSJHL) confirmed one of their team members was killed over the weekend.

"Your Capstone Colts are absolutely devastated to hear of the passing of Noah Latimer. In Noah's short time with the Colts he made an immediate impact on the organization, being the ultimate teammate and even received playoff MVP award for the Colts. Our thoughts and prayers are with Noah's family, teammates and friends at this very difficult time. Latsy will be sincerely missed by so many and always remembered,"

The Truro Bearcats of the Maritime Hockey League confirmed all four involved were past members of their team.

"We are absolutely heartbroken to hear about the tragic accident involving 4 of our alumni this past weekend resulting in the loss of one of our own.

Noah Latimer played parts of 2 seasons with the Bearcats in 2021/22 and 2022/23.

Rest easy 22, forever in our hearts."

Latimer was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Most of his hockey was played in Nova Scotia, as well as some time in New Brunswick. Since the 2021-22 season, he has played in both the NSJHL and the MHL for teams in East Hants, Brookfield, Truro, Grand Falls, and Cole Harbour. Our sincere condolences to family and friends of Latimer. Our thoughts are with them, as well as the three other players involved.