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Orca Wiesblatt: Professional Canadian Hockey Player Dies in Car Crash

Orca Wiesblatt, a 25-year-old professional surfer, died in a tragic car accident in British Columbia. Here are details of the incident and a profile of his career.

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Liputan6.com, Jakarta The professional hockey is in deep mourning following the news of the passing of Orca Wiesblatt.

The talented hockey player passed away at the age of 25 in a tragic car accident that happened in British Columbia, Canada, the weekend before September 15, 2025.

The news was officially announced by his team, the Allen Americans of the ECHL, on Monday, September 15, 2025.

"We are all heartbroken," Allen Americans head coach and general manager Steve Martinson said in a statement released by Wiesblatt’s ECHL team on Monday, Sept. 15.

 "Orca was really looking forward to this next step in his hockey career," Martinson's statement added.

"He wasn’t just skilled, he was a momentum-changing hitter. I can still see his grin when he would return to the bench after one of his big hits. That is what we will miss the most, his infectious smile."

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Condolences From Colleagues

The car accident that claimed the life of Orca Wiesblatt occurred in British Columbia, Canada.

Steve Martinson, Head Coach and General Manager of the Allen Americans, expressed his sadness.

In addition to the Allen Americans, his former teams, the Athens Rock Lobsters, also expressed their condolences.

They remembered Orca for his energy, resilience, and positive spirit, while the Calgary Hitmen also offered their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

“We are heartbroken for his family, friends, and everyone that knew and loved him,” the Hitmen wrote on social media.

“On behalf of the ownership, management, coaches, players, and staff of Calgary Sports and Entertainment, we extend our deepest heartfelt sympathies during this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”

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Orca Wiesblatt Brief Profile

Orca Wiesblatt, born on June 2, 2000, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a skilled forward, particularly playing right wing.

Standing at 179 cm tall and weighing 84 kg, he is known for his strong physique and aggressive playing style.

Orca Wiesblatt comes from a well-known hockey family in Calgary.

He has three brothers, Ocean, Ozzy, and Oasiz, who have all pursued professional hockey careers, demonstrating the natural talent that runs in the family.

One of his brothers, Ozzy Wiesblatt, was even selected in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft by the Nashville Predators and has already made his NHL debut in the 2024-25 season.

His junior career spanned four seasons with the Calgary Hitmen in the Western Hockey League (WHL) from 2017 to 2021.

During that time, Orca managed to score 104 points in 138 games.

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A Brilliant Hockey Career

He made his professional debut with Pensacola in the SPHL in the 2023-24 season.

The following season, Orca Wiesblatt excelled in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) with the Athens Rock Lobsters, scoring 42 points in 37 games, establishing himself as a key player on the team.

The pinnacle of his career was expected to be his debut with the Allen Americans of the ECHL in October 2025, after he had just signed a contract.

Orca is remembered as a skilled player, a game-changing hitter, and possessing energy and toughness on the ice.