Valkvæ Olsen was at the end of October released from the contract with the Slovak team Bratislava Capitals after only ten games.
The time in Slovakia did not turn out as he had hoped.
Last week, two tragedies hit his former club.
First, his former teammate Boris Sádecký collapsed on the ice. Days later, the club was informed that he was dead.
Two days later, the club’s vice president, Dušan Pašek jr, was found dead, only 36 years old. The club has later informed that Pašek took his own life.
– It is very sad and incredibly tragic, says Valkvæ Olsen.
– CLOSE TEAM FRIEND: Thomas Valkvæ Olsen talked a lot with the late Boris Sádecký during his time in Slovakia. Photo: Tore Meek
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– In shock
He first learned about the deaths through former teammates.
During his time in Slovakia, he talked a lot with Sádecký. They sat next to each other in the wardrobe.
The coach of Pašek was happy with the game so far, but still wanted to change the line up.
– I feel especially with those who are still in the team and who are in shock now. They will not play more this season and do not know what to do. I also feel extra with the families of the two who have passed away, he says.
– My best friend
– He was my best friend and his death hurts me. At the same time, I would like to express my sincere condolences to his immediate family, said Ivo Ďurkovič, President of Bratislava Capitals, about Pašek.
The late Vice President ended his playing career in 2016 due to health issues.
Pašek jr was the son of former NHL player and Olympic medalist Dušan Pašek. He died on March 14, 1998 in his office. It was officially concluded that it was also a suicide.
Tried resuscitation
The tragic death was announced shortly after Boris Sádecký died after collapsing on the ice.
According to Sky Sports Austra Sádecký was resuscitated on the ice for several minutes after collapsing. The match was then canceled.
Later that day, club president Ivo Ďurkovič stated that Sádecký had been sent to the intensive care unit of the hospital and that his condition was stable. Still, life could not be saved. He turned 24 years old.
PS: After one match for Frisk Asker, Valkvæ Olsen was ready for Krefeld Pinguine in Germany.
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