Teddy Balkind passed away due to an ice hockey injury on January 6 (Image via Facebook/ Camp Awosting)High school ice hockey player Teddy Balkind passed away after suffering an injury during a game, a tragedy that school officials dubbed "unimaginable."The incident happened during a junior varsity game on January 6, 2022, at Brunswick School, Connecticut. The visiting team came from St. Luke's in New Canaan.Teddy Balkind was playing against the Brunswick School when he was injured. In the stands, his father watched as another player sped towards him and collided with him as he lay on the ice.The skate of that player cut the Balkind's neck, and he was immediately rushed to the hospital in the middle of the game, said school and police officials.A day after his death, tributes started pouring in for the late player.Who was Teddy Balkind?Teddy Balkind was a 10th-grade student at St. Luke's School. He was known to be an excellent ice hockey player. As per his Instagram handle, Balkind was also a passionate mountain biker, occasionally sharing his pictures with his friends.On January 7, 2022, a day after Teddy Balkind passed away, St. Luke School's staff and students organized a vigil for the departed soul.The school authorities released an official statement remembering Balkind post the ice hockey match tragedy, calling him a "precious young man.""Both St. Luke’s School and Brunswick School are in shock as we work to support our students and families. St. Luke’s singular focus at this moment is to care for our devastated community."How did Twitter react to Teddy Balkind's demiseTwitterati quickly reacted to the high school tragedy and remembered Balkind with the utmost respect. The National Hockey League paid homage to Balkind, dubbing him as a "member of the hockey family gone too soon."NHL@NHLThe NHL mourns the passing of Teddy Balkind. #sticksoutforTeddy8:50 AM · Jan 8, 202277621224The NHL mourns the passing of Teddy Balkind. #sticksoutforTeddy https://t.co/qXQp6yQxZcEve@EveJarvis9177I won’t lie. I cried when they had the moment of silence for the kid who died Thursday playing hockey. His neck was cut by a skate in a collision. Teddy Balkind. Crying now too.1:10 AM · Jan 9, 2022I won’t lie. I cried when they had the moment of silence for the kid who died Thursday playing hockey. His neck was cut by a skate in a collision. Teddy Balkind. Crying now too.Liege1@lydialiegeHeaven has another young hockey player. Prayers for Teddy Balkind. twitter.com/shattdeuces/st…Kevin Shattenkirk@shattdeucesThe hockey world is hurting over the tragic loss of Teddy Balkind yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the young players from St. Luke’s and Brunswick and especially the Balkind family. Rest In Peace Teddy #sticksoutforTeddy12:37 PM · Jan 9, 20226046532The hockey world is hurting over the tragic loss of Teddy Balkind yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the young players from St. Luke’s and Brunswick and especially the Balkind family. Rest In Peace Teddy #sticksoutforTeddy https://t.co/OmtRUH4diQHeaven has another young hockey player. Prayers for Teddy Balkind. twitter.com/shattdeuces/st… https://t.co/rQwS4JLe2AChristie@christiewalkerThinking about Teddy Balkind. Sending love and prayers to his family, teammates, friends and hockey community. So heartbreaking. #sticksoutforTeddy #TeddyBalkind #nhl12:11 PM · Jan 9, 2022Thinking about Teddy Balkind. Sending love and prayers to his family, teammates, friends and hockey community. So heartbreaking. #sticksoutforTeddy #TeddyBalkind #nhl https://t.co/LmaScfvcxaAmy Jones 💫@amyjones_03A life taken far too soon. I am heartbroken for this family #TeddyBalkind #hockeyfamily #sticksoutforTeddy twitter.com/nhldotcom/stat…NHL.com@NHLdotcomThe hockey community, including the NHL and several teams and players took to social media to honor Teddy Balkind, a 16-year-old who was killed in a Connecticut high school hockey game Thursday nhl.com/news/hockey-co… via @NHLdotcom11:42 AM · Jan 9, 20221021The hockey community, including the NHL and several teams and players took to social media to honor Teddy Balkind, a 16-year-old who was killed in a Connecticut high school hockey game Thursday nhl.com/news/hockey-co… via @NHLdotcomA life taken far too soon. I am heartbroken for this family 😢#TeddyBalkind #hockeyfamily #sticksoutforTeddy twitter.com/nhldotcom/stat…Manitoba Female Hockey League - U18 AAA@MFHLU18AAASO VERY VERY SAD - Condolences to the Balkind Family, his Teammates and friends - The MFHL mourns with you - CHERISH the wonderful memories of Teddy you will all have - may they be a blessing and provide you with strength during this terrible time of loss- bardown.com/the-hockey-com…11:39 AM · Jan 9, 2022SO VERY VERY SAD - Condolences to the Balkind Family, his Teammates and friends - The MFHL mourns with you - CHERISH the wonderful memories of Teddy you will all have - may they be a blessing and provide you with strength during this terrible time of loss- bardown.com/the-hockey-com…Sports Of Ages@SportsofAgesSticks out for Teddy Balkind! 11:28 AM · Jan 9, 20222Sticks out for Teddy Balkind! 🙏 ❤ https://t.co/2ksdrb8IE0Boston Bruins@NHLBruins#sticksoutforTeddy 🖤5:00 AM · Jan 9, 20222129278#sticksoutforTeddy 💛🖤 https://t.co/uSnG3R5YBGGoalie Gear Nerd@GoalieGearNerdTraveling with GGN Jr’s team this weekend but want to take a moment to recognize the loss of Teddy Balkind. An unspeakable tragedy. Our sincere heartfelt condolences to all involved. #sticksoutforteddy11:21 AM · Jan 9, 2022321Traveling with GGN Jr’s team this weekend but want to take a moment to recognize the loss of Teddy Balkind. An unspeakable tragedy. Our sincere heartfelt condolences to all involved. #sticksoutforteddy https://t.co/H5puZIW820Chris Mason@cmace30God no. Taken way to early. Sending all the love and condolences to the family, teammates and loved ones of Teddy #SticksOutForTeddyI also pray there is counseling available for those who need help getting through this tragedy 12:45 PM · Jan 9, 202231310God no. Taken way to early. Sending all the love and condolences to the family, teammates and loved ones of Teddy 😢❤️ #SticksOutForTeddyI also pray there is counseling available for those who need help getting through this tragedy 🙏 https://t.co/Ik7ZjLSp7TJim Gallagher@gallagherjMy condolences to the Balkin family. My older son played hockey on teams at the New Canaan Winter Club with Teddy. He was a kind boy with a great sense of humor from a wonderful family #sticksoutforTeddy5:42 AM · Jan 8, 20221314My condolences to the Balkin family. My older son played hockey on teams at the New Canaan Winter Club with Teddy. He was a kind boy with a great sense of humor from a wonderful family #sticksoutforTeddy https://t.co/zMaVjCM3O4Massachusetts Hockey@Mass_HockeyMassachusetts Hockey would like to offer our deepest condolences to the Town of New Canaan and St. Luke's community after the tragic passing of Teddy Balkind, a Sophomore player for the St. Luke's Prep hockey team. #SticksOutForTeddy9:10 AM · Jan 8, 202232625Massachusetts Hockey would like to offer our deepest condolences to the Town of New Canaan and St. Luke's community after the tragic passing of Teddy Balkind, a Sophomore player for the St. Luke's Prep hockey team. #SticksOutForTeddy https://t.co/uPKXhcQHNrDr. Jason Emery@drjasonemeryMy 1st tweet in ages. Heartache. No words. Lots of tears. The hockey community near and far is family. We lost a family member. Prayers for the family, teammates, communities, and all connected to such a tragedy just over an hour away. Our family has #sticksoutforTeddy10:28 AM · Jan 8, 2022984My 1st tweet in ages. Heartache. No words. Lots of tears. The hockey community near and far is family. We lost a family member. Prayers for the family, teammates, communities, and all connected to such a tragedy just over an hour away. Our family has #sticksoutforTeddy https://t.co/ywYJe3YoJ5Stamford HS Athletics@TheStamfordADThe beauty and brilliance of HS sports is the purity and what is does for our children. It’s what binds so many of us together even when we don’t know each other #sticksoutforTeddy8:00 AM · Jan 8, 20221337The beauty and brilliance of HS sports is the purity and what is does for our children. It’s what binds so many of us together even when we don’t know each other #sticksoutforTeddy https://t.co/KPHEEVofRkOn January 6, after Balkind was injured in the ice hockey rink, the game was immediately stopped, and he was rushed to the hospital.Head of Greenwich Police Department Marc Zuccerella said that Balkind did not survive the operation and passed away at the hospital.