Jaxon Logan, a BYU Hockey player who was our teammate, friend, and brother tragically passed away during a BYU Hockey game on January 21, 2005.
At the end of the second period with BYU comfortably in the lead, Jaxon Logan, a BYU freshman from Palmer, Alaska, went down to block a slap shot, whch hit him in the chest and stopped his heart. He was able to get up and skate to the bench, only to collapse when he got there. Jaxon suffered Commotio Cordis, a syndrome that results from a blunt impact to the chest which leads to cardiac arrest.
An BYU Hockey board member writes:
"When Jaxon was tragically taken from us at the BYU Hockey game, I was there. My son, Travis, was his teammate on the team and I serve on the BYU Hockey board. I went with the team to the emergency room and was there when we learned that efforts to revive him had not succeeded.
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"I had the great honor of conducting and speaking at the memorial service that the team held for Jaxon and I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Jaxon's parents and family there.
"All of us affiliated with the team, including his teammates, staff and board members, miss Jaxon very much and we will always keep his memory dear. We appreciate the outpouring of love from many hockey teams from all over and from many others. We express our love for Jaxon, and for his family, friends and loved ones and we wish for them the very best."
Rich Kotter
Jaxon's father, Michael Logan, sent the following message to be used to open the Regional III Hockey Tournament, which was dedicated to Jaxon:
"A Fathers message to all those who knew Jaxon or just love the game he was playing when his Father in Heaven took him home. Jaxon played the game of hockey like he lived his life, with gusto.
Jaxon was a complete Kid. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, riding his SNO PRO, snow boarding, 4 wheeling, listening to music and singing. He was a great friend not only to his family but to all who got to know him. Jaxon was an Eagle Scout and served as a leader in his church. He was worthy and prepared to receive a mission call somewhere in the world for two years in service of his Lord Jesus Christ.
In the moment Jaxon was Called home he was playing on special teams on the penalty kill. He was giving 115% as he dove in front of a puck shot from the blue line by the opposing teams defense man. Jaxon's perfect blocked shot allowed his teammates to intercept the puck and score a goal, Jaxons last assist on this earth. He died doing one of the things he loved most and will be missed by many. Our prayers are with the young man who shot the puck, he was doing his job just as Jaxon.
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We want all to know it was not the game of hockey who took Jaxon, it was his Father in Heaven. Jaxon is now serving his Mission in Heaven. Thank you for all your support, love and prayers. Players remember when your feet hit the ice only a 115% effort is enough, never quit until you hit the bench.
"Jaxon wasn’t a perfect kid. He had challenges to overcome, just like all of us. He understood the principle of repentance and he allowed the Atonement to be effective in his life. When Jaxon prayed, he addressed his Heavenly Father in a tender way and there was no doubt that Jaxon knew who He was and that he loved Him.
"Jaxon’s mother, Darcy, kept a scrapbook during his life. The last page, to date, of that scrapbook is a homemade card given to Jaxon from his mom and dad at graduation. It reads: "Jaxon, Last day of seminary, last day of school, last school lunch... last child! Thanks for 18 wonderful years. The last day... before a wonderful new beginning. We love you! Love Dad and Mom"
"So ends the mortal probation of Jaxon Kent Logan. He is now about his Heavenly Fathers business. I so testify."
