Young Quebec NHL Hopeful Tragically Passes Away at 20

Originally posted on House of Hockey | By Daniel Lucente | Last updated Jul 26, 2025 10:54 AM ET

A young Quebec NHL hopeful by the name of Christophe Babin has tragically passed away at the age of 20, plunging the hockey community into mourning.

The hockey community laments in tears and grief the devastating loss of 20-year-old Christophe Babin, who recently played for Assurancia Venne et fille de Joliette in the National Ball Hockey League (NBHL).

'We regret to inform you of the passing of young hockey talent Christophe Babin at the age of 20.
Babin spent this past season with the Joliette Predateurs (QJHL), where he had 13 goals, 34 points through 40 games played.

May he rest in peace.'

- Puckempire

Christophe Babin was just starting his NBHL career and played his first game on July 18 against the Granby Preds.

Previously, he played with Joliette Prédateurs in QJHL for two seasons, where he showed his potential in the last season with 34 points in 40 games and 30 points in 44 games in the previous season.

The news of his tragic passing was shared in an emotional statement by Assurancia Joliette, leaving teammates, fans, and the broader hockey community in shock.

'Our organization is mourning the loss of one of our own
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Christophe Babin, one of our promising young players - but above all, a young man loved by everyone.

All our thoughts are with his loved ones and family.

Watch over us, Babs'

- Assurancia Venne et fille de Joliette

Just days ago, he was stepping onto the floor for his NBHL debut. Now, we're grappling with an unimaginable loss.

Some stories shake us to our core, and this is one of them. Rest in peace, Christophe.

This article first appeared on House of Hockey and was syndicated with permission.

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