Former Anaheim Ducks forward Nicolas Kerdiles died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday morning at the age of 29.
“We are heartbroken to learn that Nic Kerdiles has died in a motorcycle accident this morning. Nic became the first player from Orange County to play for the Ducks in 2017. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones,” the team wrote in a social media post.
Kerdiles, who grew up in Irvine, California, was the first player from Orange County to play for the Ducks after Anaheim selected him in the second round of the 2012 draft.
Kerdiles played three games for the Ducks during his NHL career in the 2016–17 and 2017–18 seasons.
He also played in the American Hockey League with the affiliate teams Winnipeg Ducks and Jets, scoring 107 points in 181 games.
We are heartbroken to hear the news of Nic Kerdiles, who died in a motorcycle accident this morning. Nic is an Irvine native and was the first player from Orange County to play for the Ducks in 2017. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/LMcJ47cKkt
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks)
September 23, 2023