On April 15, 2023, the hockey community mourned the loss of Bradin Lewis, a 19-year-old junior hockey player and defenseman from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bradin was a member of the Metro Jets of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) since 2020. He passed away after a courageous battle with brain cancer, which he was diagnosed with last summer. In this article, we will explore Bradin’s life, his hockey career, his battle against cancer, and the details surrounding his tragic demise.
Who was Bradin Lewis?
Bradin Lewis was a talented young hockey player who had a bright future ahead of him. He was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and he moved to Michigan to play for the Junior Hockey League team Metro Jets. Bradin was a strong and bright man who had a positive impact on everyone he met. His friends described him as a happy, smiling, and grateful child. Almost all Komets have met Bredin Lewis at one point or another. Others recognized him from Hockey Fights Cancer Night when Lewis dropped the puck for the proper opening faceoff of a Komets game on February 18. Others knew him from the tight-knit local hockey community at the Sportone/Parkview Icehouse. Bradin was a beloved member of the Jets team, and his teammates and coaches held him in high regard.
Bradin’s Battle Against Cancer
Last summer, Bradin was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Medical examination revealed a tumor the size of a golf ball. Lewis underwent immediate brain surgery at Beaumont Health and later did radiation therapy, also known as proton therapy. Despite his diagnosis, Bradin continued to play hockey with the Jets, displaying remarkable courage and resilience. He managed to play 6 games with the Jets this season, scoring 3 goals and 4 points. Bradin’s determination and passion for the game of hockey inspired his teammates and coaches.
The Details Surrounding Bradin’s Demise
On Saturday night, April 15, 2023, Bradin Lewis passed away suddenly, leaving his friends, family, and the entire hockey community in shock and grief. Bradin’s father, Adam Lewis, works at Steel Dynamics Inc., and his wife, Kristen, is a deputy sheriff. The Metro Jets hockey team confirmed the news of his passing on their social media pages, and the news quickly went viral on all social media platforms. Bradin’s death was a heartbreaking loss for his family, friends, and everyone who knew him.
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