\nR.I.P. Connor Kasin. Details about the teen’s premature death are in the comments below.\n
Connor Kasin, 17, senior at Massapequa High School in Long Island, collapsed during a varsity hockey game in New York and sadly passed away.\n
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The teen lost consciousness on the ice during an intermission of the game at Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center in Bethpage on Long Island Saturday night.
\nIt was reported by the Nassau County police that people who witnessed the incident administered CPR on Kasin before the first responders arrived. He was then taken to the hospital where he died. The cause of death is yet to be determined.\n
Massapequa Public Schools Superintendent William Brennan paid tribute to Kasin following his tragic passing.\n
\u201cIt is with profound sorrow that I inform you of the tragic loss of one of our beloved Massapequa High School students, Connor Kasin,\u201d the statement said, as per ABC7.\n
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Connor Kasin and his friends, posted in September 2024 | Source: Instagram.com\/connor_kasin37
\n\u201cConnor was a cherished member of our school community, known for his kindness, positivity, enthusiasm, and big smile.\n
\u201cHe had a way of bringing light and joy to those around him, and his absence will be felt deeply by all of us.\u201d\n
William Sander, a senior at Massapequa High School, spoke of the tragedy. \u201cI pray for him and pray for people around him. Honestly, it\u2019s very sad and heartbreaking,\u201d he said.\n
Connor Kasin (third from left) with his friends | Source: Instagram.com\/sharkselitehockeyclub
\nThe match during which Kasin died was held in memory of Sabrina Navaretta.
\nShe was a graduate of rival Syosset High School who lost her life in a car crash last year.\n
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Sabrina\u2019s parents paid their tributes to Kasin. \u201cThere are no words to convey our heartbreak that we feel as last night was supposed to be a fun night.\u201d\n
Connor Kasin and his friends, posted in September 2024 | Source: Instagram.com\/connor_kasin37
\n\u201cThe community came together to celebrate Sabrina\u2019s life and our family\u2019s commitment to help with scholarship, dog rescue and assisting grieving parents. We would like the Kasin family to know our commitment to you. Connor was there to play for Sabrina and our family is here for you.\n
\u201cPlease take the time to grieve and be kind to yourself as the waves of grief can knock you over. John and I are here for you when you are ready.\u201d\n
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