University of Maryland Hockey Player Ian Hutchison shared a message on social media before he committed suicide.
“I had amazing friends, a loving family and enough memories to last a lifetime,” he wrote, in part, on Thursday, May 28.
The Terrapins hockey team confirmed Hutchison's death on Sunday, May 31. He was 21 years old.
“To a great teammate, a funny friend, a dear brother, and an incredible man,” the team wrote on Instagram. “Having Hutch as a member of the Terps Hockey family is an honor. He loved the Muppets, he loved the Montreal Canadiens, and he loved the ice. As long as we play, #31 will live on.”
Patrick AdamsHutchison's colleague, urged people to “remember to check on those you love.”
“You never really know what someone is going through even though they are outside,” he commented on this post. “There is love all around us, and sometimes it only takes a conversation to find it. Ian will be missed forever, and if anyone needs to talk, I'm always here. Fly high Hutch ❤️🕊️.”
In another post on the team's Instagram story on Sunday, Hutchison was remembered as “a wonderful friend, colleague and son. Words cannot describe the kind of wonderful man Ian was.”
Ian Hutchison
Courtesy of Ian Hutchison/InstagramHutchison previously played hockey at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, who also paid tribute to him after his death.
“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of UMBC Hockey student, Ian Hutchison, at the age of 21,” the team shared on Instagram. “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and teammates at UMBC.”
Puck Empire, a popular hockey social media account, paid tribute to Hutchison on Sunday, saying he had been “an ardent fan of this page for years.”
“I just found out about the passing of Ian Hutchison, I am so saddened. May he rest in peace,” read a post on Instagram.
The family of the late NHL star Claude Lemieux has confirmed that he will donate his brain for research into the neurodegenerative disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) “Claude was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and teammate. […]
Narrative added, “I talked to him a lot about hockey [of] times and I'm sure many of you have too, he was always talking hockey in the comments. He loved this game. You're not alone, man.”
The Puck Empire revealed its plans to honor Hutchison during the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals, which begin on Tuesday, June 2.
“In memory of Ian Hutchison, his initials and number will be on our scoreboards throughout the Stanley Cup Final,” the outlet said. “Rest in Peace dear ❤️.”
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