Oregon hockey mourns death of incoming player Sidney Brill
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Sidney Brill, a 21-year-old who was set to join the University of Oregon hockey team this fall, passed away on July 22. Oregon hockey shared their condolences on social media, expressing heartbreak over Brill's unexpected death. Details regarding the circumstances have not been released. Brill had played defense for several youth leagues on the West Coast before competing in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League in Canada from 2023 to 2026, tallying 11 goals and 28 assists in 115 regular season games.
- •Sidney Brill died unexpectedly on July 22.
- •He was to enroll at Oregon this fall.
- •Brill played in the KIJHL before joining Oregon.
- •Oregon hockey operates as a club team.
- •Oregon hockey expressed condolences on social media.
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon hockey mourns unexpected death of incoming player
"A 21-year-old committed to play for the Ducks' hockey team this fall, Sidney Brill unexpectedly died July 22.
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