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Former Kam River Fighting Walleye forward Dayton Clarke has died tragically after being struck by a truck in Oregon, where he was currently a member of the Oregon Ducks hockey team. The incident occurred early morning on Saturday, leaving the entire hockey community in shock and mourning the loss of a talented player and great

Former Kam River Fighting Walleye forward Dayton Clarke has died tragically after being struck by a truck in Oregon, where he was currently a member of the Oregon Ducks hockey team. The incident occurred early morning on Saturday, leaving the entire hockey community in shock and mourning the loss of a talented player and great teammate. In this article, we will look at Dayton Clarke's life and career, his contributions to the sport, and the circumstances surrounding his untimely death.

Dayton Clarke: A Brief Overview

Dayton Clarke was born on September 4, 2001, in Victoria, British Columbia. He was a talented ice hockey player who played for several teams during his short but eventful career. Clarke started playing ice hockey at a young age and quickly developed a passion for the sport. He began his junior career with the Victoria Cougars of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) in 2017-18, where he played for two seasons.

Clarke's Career Highlights

Clarke's junior career was impressive, and he quickly caught the attention of scouts and coaches. In 2019-20, he played for the Nanaimo Clippers of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) and was named the team's rookie of the year. He then moved on to the Elliot Lake Red Wings of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) in 2020-21, where he was again named rookie of the year.

Midway through the 2021-22 season, Clarke was traded to the Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL). He played 14 regular-season games for the team, scoring 10 goals and 15 points. Clarke's strong performance helped the team reach the SIJHL final, where they eventually lost to the Red Lake Miners.

Clarke's outstanding play caught the attention of the University of Oregon Ducks, and he was signed to their hockey team for the 2022-23 season. He played in 11 games for the Ducks, scoring four goals and two assists.

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The Tragic Incident

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Dayton Clarke was struck by a truck in Eugene, Oregon, at around 3:54 a.m. According to a release issued by the Eugene police department, officers responded to a report of a severely injured person lying in the middle of E. 24th Avenue, between Kincaid and Harris streets. Upon arrival, they discovered that Clarke had died from his injuries.

The police have not released the identity of the driver of the truck, but a 30-year-old male driver arrived back on scene shortly into their investigation in a large delivery truck to cooperate. The Eugene Police Department's major collision investigation team is currently investigating the incident.

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Condolences and Tributes

The entire hockey community is mourning the loss of Dayton Clarke, and many have expressed their condolences and paid tribute to the young player. The University of Oregon Ducks hockey team posted on Instagram, saying they were "devastated to learn of Clarke's death" and described him as "energetic and full of joy" and a "great teammate."

The Kam River Fighting Walleye also paid tribute to Clarke on social media, saying they were "heartbroken to hear of the passing of former Walleye forward Dayton Clarke" and that he would "forever be in our hearts." The SIJHL also posted a tribute to Clarke on Twitter, saying he was a "tremendous hockey player" and "an even better person."

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