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Boston Bruins prospect steps away from hockey for indefinite time
Boston Bruins Prospect Cole Spicer Steps Away from Hockey
Boston Bruins prospect Cole Spicer has decided to step away from hockey for the foreseeable future following a challenging 2023-24 season. After recording nine points in 17 games during his second year with the University of Minnesota-Duluth, Spicer was deemed [academically ineligible](https://www.therinklive.com/junior-and-prospects/ushl/youngstown-adds-umd-forward-cole-spicer-to-its-roster-whats-next) for the remainder of the season. He was added to the roster of the Youngstown Phantoms in the USHL but did not appear in any games for them.
Spicer has been removed from the University of Minnesota-Duluth's roster and shared with the Duluth News Tribune his decision to step away from the sport.
Spicer said he is done playing hockey "for the foreseeable future."
"I need to figure out some personal and mental stuff first," Spicer said. "Right now I need to take a step away and figure a couple things out."
"I need to figure out some personal and mental stuff first," Spicer said. "Right now I need to take a step away and figure a couple things out."
The decision to step away from hockey was not an easy one, as highlighted by supportive messages from fans and followers. One fan emphasized the importance of understanding the personal struggles athletes might face.
"Just a reminder to the fans on here
you never know what someone is going through and why they make the decisions they do. I doubt someone who spent their whole life playing hockey would make this choice easily
I hope @ColeSpicer_10 finds his love for the game again"
you never know what someone is going through and why they make the decisions they do. I doubt someone who spent their whole life playing hockey would make this choice easily
I hope @ColeSpicer_10 finds his love for the game again"
Despite not playing in the second half of the 2023-24 campaign, Spicer was named to the Bruins' Development Camp roster. However, he has decided to take time away to focus on his personal and mental well-being.
The hope is that Spicer will find the help and support he needs during this period. Mental health is paramount, and it's important that he prioritizes his well-being before considering a return to hockey.
Source: Blade of Steel
Bruins prospect stepping away from hockey for the foreseeable future
Bruins prospect stepping away from hockey for the foreseeable future
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