NHL community mourns death of Kobe Bryant
Several members of the hockey world took to Twitter to offer their condolences and mourn the sudden deaths of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, on Sunday after both died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, that claimed the lives of nine people.
The NHL issued a statement on the tragic news that shook the sporting world:
— NHL (@NHL) January 27, 2020
Numerous players and teams also chimed in:
Janet and I have no words to describe our shock and sadness on the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant today. Praying for him and his family. 🙏
— Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) January 26, 2020
I’m so heartbroken. cant believe...Blessed to have chance to meet you. RIP Legend. 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/TlpRZdVpu7
— Alex Ovechkin (@ovi8) January 26, 2020
Sad to hear of the passing of Kobe Bryant. A champion on and off the court. My condolences to the Bryant Family and those effected by today’s events. #Kobe pic.twitter.com/wr2PW768Mv
— Martin Brodeur (@MartinBrodeur) January 26, 2020
What a sad day. Forever a legend! RIP 24
— Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist30) January 26, 2020
Shocked and in complete disbelief... A father, husband, legend, and idol gone way too soon. Thank you for the time, the lessons, and 20 years of greatness. #ripmamba🐍 pic.twitter.com/oqAtpaMlz8
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) January 26, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Bryant family. RIP Kobe and daughter Gianna
— Mitchell Marner (@Marner93) January 27, 2020
I’ve always wanted to be like you. Not only as a player but also as a person. You represent everything that is great about sports. #RIPKobe
— Claude Giroux (@28CGiroux) January 26, 2020
I always wanted to be like you. Praying for you and your family through these tough times. RIP mamba @kobebryant
— Nazem Kadri (@43_Kadri) January 26, 2020
Thank you Kobe for every lesson you never knew you taught me. Your work ethic and devotion to your craft will never be matched. May you and Gianna rest in eternal peace together. pic.twitter.com/lTiarEklgT
— Kevin Shattenkirk (@shattdeuces) January 27, 2020
I don’t even know how to begin to process this and don’t feel I ever will. Kobe, you were one of my idols and someone I strived to be like. You changed the world and today the world hurts. My heart is broken. Thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in this tragedy. #rip #24 #8
— Pat Maroon (@patmaroon) January 26, 2020
We have lost a friend in Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. Our thoughts and prayers go to all those grieving as a result of this horrible tragedy.
— LA Kings (@LAKings) January 27, 2020
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We join the global sports community in mourning the tragic loss of one of the greatest athletes of our time.
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) January 27, 2020
Our sincere condolences go out to the Bryant family and all those impacted. https://t.co/YDrPnpgCSk
"We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic events in California this morning.
— NHL Seattle (@NHLSeattle_) January 26, 2020
Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest athletes of all time.
The Bryant family, and the family and friends of those affected are in our thoughts." -Tod Leiweke and NHL Seattle pic.twitter.com/nW0OHwC6Jz
All members of the NHLPA are extremely saddened by the loss of one of the world’s all-time great athletes. #Kobe pic.twitter.com/1xnYUKwvw4
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) January 26, 2020