03/19/2025
Dear friends and community, we want to take a moment to share some difficult news. One of our valued employees is currently in the ICU, fighting a tough battle. During this challenging time, we want to come together to support him and his family. There is a GoFundMe set up to help with medical expenses and other needs. If you're able to contribute, no matter how small, it would mean the world to him. Thank you for your support and for keeping him in your thoughts and prayers.
Former Tri-Cities Amateur Hockey Association captain and longtime player, Payton Steele, who dedicated 15 years to hockey, suffered a catastrophic cardiac event on the evening of March 16, 2025. He is currently in the ICU at Kadlec, surrounded by loved ones, friends, and teammates who are praying for a miracle.
Please join us in keeping Payton’s family, friends, and the Tri-Cities hockey community in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
A GoFundMe has been set up to support Payton’s family, helping to cover medical expenses and any other needs that arise from this heartbreaking tragedy. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-payton-steele