Orca Wiesblatt, Allen Americans hockey player, dies in car accident at 25

Orca Wiesblatt, brother of NHL player Ozzy Wiesblatt, died in a car crash at 25 in British Columbia, his organization announced.

Updated on: Sep 16, 2025, 24:06:13 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Orca Wiesblatt, the brother of NHL player Ozzy Wiesblatt's brother, died in a car crash at the age of 25 in British Columbia over the weekend, his organization said Monday.

Orca Wiesblatt, brother of NHL star Ozzy Wiesblatt, tragically died in a car crash at 25 in British Columbia (Allen Americans)

This season, the Calgary native was scheduled to play with the ECHL's Allen Americans.

Orca Wiesblatt marks his debut in professional hockey

In 2023–24, Wiesblatt made his debut in professional hockey with Pensacola of the SPHL. He also had a stellar season with Athens in the Federal Prospects Hockey League, scoring 42 points in just 37 games.

He played four seasons in the WHL with the Calgary Hitmen, scoring 104 points in 138 games before turning to professional hockey.

“We are all heartbroken,” Steve Martinson, the general manager and head coach of the Americans, said in a statement. “Orca was really looking forward to this next step in his hockey career. 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.”

Athens Rock Lobsters condoles Orca Wiesblatt's demise

Wiesblatt's old squad, the Athens Rock Lobsters, also expressed their sorrow, recalling him as a beloved teammate whose talents extended beyond the stat sheet.

The team posted that they are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Wiesblatt. “Orca will always be remembered for his energy, toughness, and infectious smile.”

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A statement from the Hitmen said, “We are heartbroken for his family, friends, and everyone that knew and loved him.”

In addition to his brother Ozzy. Ocean and Oazis, Orca's siblings, are also prominent in the Calgary hockey community.

The Nashville Predators picked Ozzy in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft, and he earned his NHL debut in the 2024–25 campaign. Oazis had 103 points in a successful season with the Medicine Hat Tigers in the WHL, and Ocean played in the FPHL for the 2024–25 season.

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Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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