Brittanie Cecil

Brittanie Nichole Cecil (March 20, 1988 – March 18, 2002) was a hockey fan who died from injuries suffered when a puck was deflected into the stands and struck her in the left temple at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on March 16, 2002. It was the first fan fatality in the NHL's history. A native of West Alexandria, Ohio, a small farming suburb of Dayton, Brittanie was an avid sports fan and soccer player, competing in a state tournament with... more

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  • Mar 20, 1988

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  • Mar 18, 2002 (age 14 years)

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