Players, teams react to death of QMJHL’s Boyd

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Sportsnet Staff August 12, 2013, 6:20 PM

When the news of Acadie-Bathurst Titan prospect Jordan Boyd’s tragic death broke, the hockey world went into a collective state of mourning.

Boyd, 16, collapsed during a training session with the QMJHL team Monday and first responders were unable to revive him. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Teams and players from around North America passed along their sympathies and condolences on social media:

It is with deep regret that the Acadie-Bathurst Titan announces the death of one of its young prospects, Jordan… http://t.co/xsL1doJtdq

— Titan Acadie-Bathurst (@ABTitan) August 12, 2013

Our deepest condolences go out to Jordan Boyd's family, his friends & the entire @ABTitan organization after his tragic passing.

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) August 12, 2013

Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of Jordan Boyd and the Acadie-Bathurst Titan today.

— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) August 12, 2013

Thoughts & sympathies to Jordan Boyd's family, friends and the entire Titan organization. #restinpeaceJordan

— Halifax Mooseheads (@HFXMooseheads) August 12, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Jordan Boyd, a 16 years old QMJHL prospect who died this morning.

— Max Talbot (@Max25talbot) August 12, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to jordan boyd family and friends , just awful news … #RestInPeace

— Jonathan Drouin (@jodrouin27) August 12, 2013

Prayers go out to Jordan Boyd and his family #JB17 #sadday

— anthony brodeur (@abrodeur30) August 12, 2013

My deepest condolences go out to Jordan Boyd's family, his friends and the entire @ABTitan organization after his tragic passing.

— steve begin (@begs22) August 12, 2013

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Just read the terrible news of young Q player Jordan Boyd of Bathurst Titan. Can't even imagine. Condolences to all those involved. #rip

— Luke Adam (@LukeJAdam) August 12, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jordan Boyd and the Acadie-Bathurst Titan Organization.

— Cape Breton Eagles (@CBEHockey) August 12, 2013

RIP Jordan Boyd 16 years old drafted to the QMJHL this year, passed away this morning. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. #JB17

— Dylan Strome (@stromer19) August 12, 2013

Just horrible news about Jordan Boyd, my deepest condolences to his friends and family #RIP

— Curtis Lazar (@CurtisLazar95) August 12, 2013

What a tragedy in bathurst . Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Jordan Boyd

— Michael Chaput (@MichaelChaput62) August 12, 2013

Very saddened to hear the news about Jordan Boyd. A young man and hockey player was taken from the world far too soon #RestInPeace #JB17

— Stephen MacAulay (@smacaulay9) August 12, 2013

Deep thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of #QMJHL team . Acadie-Bathurst prospect Jordan Boyd, 16, this is so unfair

— Bruno Gervais (@bruno_gervais27) August 12, 2013