St. Xavier ice hockey community honors Larry Sickman at funeral services
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Larry Sickman, a devoted supporter of the St. Xavier Bombers ice hockey team, was remembered by community members during his funeral on July 10 at St. Xavier Church. Sickman, 84, passed away from cancer on June 30. A St. Xavier alum from 1960, he was known for attending all the hockey matches, offering encouragement to players, and fostering a sense of community. His contributions extended beyond hockey; Sickman taught as a substitute and was active as a Boy Scout leader. The Bombers showed their appreciation by wearing blue tape on their sticks this past season in his honor.
- •Larry Sickman died on June 30 after battling cancer.
- •He attended all Bombers games and supported players personally.
- •Sickman volunteered as a substitute teacher and was a Boy Scout troop leader.
- •Nearly the entire Bombers team attended his funeral service.
- •Sickman requested memorial contributions to Hospice of Cincinnati or St. Xavier High School.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — St. Xavier ice hockey community mourns No. 1 fan, Larry Sickman
"Proud St. Xavier alum Larry Sickman became the Bombers' ice hockey team's biggest supporter. The community remembered him at his funeral on Friday.
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