CLOSER LOOK: Hockey world mourns teenager’s tragic death

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On tonight's episode: Mourning a young Ontario hockey star.

Nolan Ion, 15, was a member of the Upper York Admirals U16 AA team. He was a talented player but also a great teammate who "just cared about everybody."

Tragically, Nolan suffered cardiac arrest while in gym class and later died in hospital. His family and coach are now sharing his story, hoping to prevent the same thing from happening to other young athletes.

SEE: Family loses faith in Southlake after tragic passing of 15-year-old hockey player

Joseph Quigley, a reporter at NewmarketToday, joins us tonight with all the details. You can read his coverage HERE.

Stay tuned for more episodes of ‘Closer Look’ every weeknight at 7 p.m. ​You can find all our previous segments HERE.

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