Tragic accident takes young QMJHL goaltender Creed Jones at only 24

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River Hawk
August 3, 2024 (11:44 PM)

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The QMJHL community is suffering another heartbreak after the news broke that former Gatineau Olympiques goaltender Creed Jones has passed away in a tragic accident at only 24 years old.

Though he spent half of his 6-year QMJHL career elsewhere, Creed Jones was a major part of the Gatineau Olympiques team in the late 2010s. Between 2017 and 2020, he played 64 games with an average save percentage of 0.895. Jones also played two seasons with the Rimouski Oceanic and one with the Saint John Sea Dogs before appearing in four games with the University of Ottawa during their 2021-2022 season.

However, the hockey world was shocked after reports announced his sudden passing earlier today. Only two years after his last competitive game, the Gatineau Olympiques organization posted the news, offering their thoughts to his family and friends.

"It is with great sadness that the Gatineau Olympiques organization has learned of the passing of one of our alumni, Creed Jones. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. 💔"

Though his first QMJHL team did not announce the cause of his sudden passing, reports detail thathe succumbed to injuries sustained from a tragic motorcycle accident. He was only 24 years old.

"We regret to announce to passing of former QMJHL goaltender Creed Jones 🇨🇦 at the age of 24, following a motorcycle accident.

Jones played with the Gatineau Olympiques 🇨🇦, Rimouski Oceanic 🇨🇦, and Saint John Sea Dogs 🇨🇦 in the QMJHL from 2017-2021. He also played one season with the University of Ottawa 🇨🇦 in 2021-22."

Though he was unlikely to make a return to the sport, Creed Jones will always be remembered for his dedication to ice hockey and his time goaltending in the QMJHL. We hope you can join us in sending all the best to his family and friends through this difficult situation.

Source: Markerzone
QMJHL goaltender Creed Jones tragically passes away at a young age