Winnipeg Sea Bears centre Chad Posthumus has died at age 33.
In a social media post, the team said Posthumus passed away on Wednesday.
“We are saddened to announce that Chad has passed away following a catastrophic stroke as the result of surgical complications,” the Posthumus family said in a statement provided by the Sea Bears.
“We thank you for all of the support and prayers we received through this difficult time. We love you, Chad.”
CTV News Winnipeg previously reported that Posthumus was in critical condition following a surgery for a brain aneurysm he suffered during a training session.
Posthumus, who is from Winnipeg, was the team’s first-ever signing when it formed in 2023. He was also the team’s captain for the past two seasons.
“Chad was and will always remain the face of our team,” the Sea Bears said.
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