The loss of a former West Kelowna Warriors hockey player, Parm Dhaliwal, is being mourned by the BCHL.
At 23 years old he is no more. According to media reports, Dhaliwal's body was found by cleaning staff in a Hyatt Grand Central Hotel in New York City over the weekend.
The BCHL lost one of our own over the weekend as we learned of the passing of former West Kelowna Warrior Parm Dhaliwal.
— BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) August 1, 2022
Our condolences go out to his family, friends and former teammates. pic.twitter.com/oqO1L08E1L
A Surrey local, Dhaliwal played his prep hockey with the Okanagan Hockey Academy and Yale Hockey Academy in Abbotsford. He began playing for the Warriors in 2016. Prior to that he was with the Chilliwack Chiefs.
Hed had an impressive play over 3 seasons with a total of 38 goals and 82 assists in 148 games played. He was a point a game player in 2018-19 as an assistant captain with 50 in 50 games.
As people remember Parm today, here is a great memory of him from the 2019 playoffs.
— BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) August 1, 2022
Rest in peace. https://t.co/yqosvJQKIg
He had a history of concussions and was to play the 2019-2020 season but didn't follow through.
Many of the players who knew him have expressed shock over the player's passing away.
RIP Parm Dhaliwal…made me feel so comfortable when my family was so far away. I’ll always remember the memories we made on and off the ice. My heart is torn brother, miss you already ❤️ @BCHLWarriors
— Mike Hardman (@MikeHardman19) July 31, 2022
Hard to put in to words what it’s like losing a great person, friend, and teammate who was loved by every person who came in touch with him. Hope you rest easy buddy and we will all miss you ❤️ @Dhaliwal_10 #WKW4Ever
— Wyatt Head (@header__4) July 31, 2022
RIP Parm. “Forget yourself for others, the others will never forget you” #WKWForever https://t.co/UjB1B6kmEY
— Michael Bois (@MBois327) August 1, 2022
The Dhaliwal/Mann family have reached out to the community for his mem orial service over social media. It is taking place Sunday, August 7, 2022.
For those who want to attend the Dhaliwal/Mann family invite those who were close to Parm to come by for his celebration of life scheduled for next weekend. pic.twitter.com/KX7r2Vv7zT
— West Kelowna Warriors (@BCHLWarriors) August 1, 2022
The cause of his death is not known.
Photo courtesy of Twitter (BHCL).