Canucks defenceman Bourdon killed in motorcycle smash

0 Comments | AFP, May, 2008

FREDERICTON, Canada (AFP) — Luc Bourdon, who helped Canada win a gold medal at the 2006 World Junior Hockey Championships, was killed aged 21 in a motorcycle accident on Thursday.

The Vancouver Canucks rising star died when his motorcycle collided with a lorry on a rural highway outside of Lemaque, New Brunswick, 870 kilometres (540 miles) northeast of Montreal.

Bourdon was the Canucks' first-round pick (10th overall) in the 2005 National Hockey League's entry draft.

"We are deeply saddened by today's news and on behalf of the entire Vancouver Canucks organization, I would like to extend my sincere sympathies to Luc's family," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said.

"Luc was an extremely talented player with a bright future. He brought great...

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