Young Ice Hockey player passes away

24 May 2021Robert Newbolt»

Marek Troncinsky, of the Czech Republic, was found dead at his home over the weekend, he was only 32.

Eurohockey.com wish to pass on their condolences to the family of Marek Troncinsky who passed away yesterday in his homeland of the Czech Republic. Marek leaves a wife and young daughter.

Tron had recently completed his season with Gyergyoi in Romania and only last week had agreed to return to the Steelers for a second season.

The popular defender, the Tron as he was referrreed to, was a former member of the Sheffield Steelers Challenge Cup winning side. He played 52 games with them in the 2019-20 season, scoring 11 times with 34 assists.

“Marek was such a pleasure to have with us last year,” commented Aaron Fox, Sheffield Steelers coach,. “He had a light hearted character and seemed to always be smiling and joking around with the guys.

“From the hockey side he could do it all. A big heavy D who skated so well and could play in all situations.

“I was absolutely devastated to hear the news last night and my thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to his family, and all his friends.

“This is a very sad day and the hockey world has lost a really good one, RIP Tron”.

Troncinsky joined the club in October 2019 after spending his entire career in his native country, starting that season with HC Litvinov in 2004-05 before moving to England two years ago.