QMJHL player passes away unexpectedly

Alec Reid, a Blainville-Boisbriand player passed away unexpectedly today at the age of 18. He was with his family and loved ones when he passed away earlier today due to complications linked to epilepsy.

Reid had been closely monitored by doctors and neurologists throughout the past weeks due to his condition worsening due to epilepsy. Due to his condition, Reid hadn't played since Feb. 19, 2019.

We are devastated to learn that a member of the QMJHL family, Alec Reid, passed away earlier today. It's heartbreaking to have a young man who has his whole life in front of him pass away unexpectedly. I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Alec's family and to his many friends. As a league, we are going to do our utmost best to support them as well as the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada organization throughout these tough times, QMJHL Commissioner Gilles Courteau stated during a press conference.

Reid was a 7th-round pick of the Victoriaville Tigres in 2017 and made his debut this season with the Drummondville Voltigeurs, and was then traded to the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in January.

We here at NHL Trade Rumors would like to send out our thoughts and prayers to Alec's family in these tough times.