Bobby Edmundson, Joel Edmundson’s father, died yesterday morning after a battle with cancer. Many people were devasted to hear the sad news. Let us express our heartfelt condolences to the Edmundsons.
Joel Edmundson is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for the National Hockey League’s Montreal Canadiens (NHL). He was previously with the St. Louis Blues and the Carolina Hurricanes.
Edmundson and his brother played junior ice hockey for their hometown midget AAA team, the Brandon Wheat Kings while growing up in Brandon, Manitoba.
During the 2008 Western Hockey League (WHL) Bantam Draft, he was selected 121st overall by the Moose Jaw Warriors.
Edmundson has represented Canada’s senior team at the 2018 IIHF World Championship.
Joel Edmundson Father Bob Edmundson Died Age 60 Battling Cancer
As per an online obituary, Bob Edmundson, father of Joel Edmundson, died at home on Friday, January 7, 2022, at the age of 60, after a valiant battle with lung cancer.
Joel Edmundson has yet to play for Montreal this season due to an injury. He also tested positive for COVID-19, which has kept him from being a member of the team.
Bob will be remembered fondly by his wife Lois and sons Joel and Jesse.
Words fall short of expressing our sorrow for your loss as we mourn with family and friends for this great loss.
The announcement of Bob’s death was met with heartfelt tributes and condolences. He will be sorely missed.
What Happened To Joel Edmundson Father?
Joel Edmundson’s father was a lung cancer patient. In late October, Joel Edmundson took a personal leave of absence from the team.
Coach Dominique Ducharme revealed that Edmundson, a Brandon, Manitoba native, was dealing with his father’s worsening lung cancer, describing it as a “tough situation for him.”
“I hugged him,” said Bergevin, who told Edmundson to take as much time as he needed. “Family always comes first.”
Joel Edmundson will be away from the Canadiens for an indeterminate amount of time. Bergevin said he was extremely shook up by his father not doing well in his battle with lung cancer. “I gave him a hug,” he said, adding he told Edmundson “family comes first.”
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Bergevin compared Edmundson’s stoicism on the ice to the gravity of the family situation when discussing the circumstances. “You know how he plays, and you know how he conducts himself.”
According to Bergevin, Edmundson, who suffered an undisclosed injury earlier that month, was away from the team for an unspecified period of time.
Bob Edmunson Illness Explained
Joel’s father was diagnosed with lung cancer before the start of last season’s playoffs, so the contract with Montreal has been an extra special bright spot for him and his father.
Edmundson was born in Brandon, Manitoba, on June 28, 1993, to parents Bob and Lois Edmundson. He began playing ice hockey when he was two years old, inspired by his older brother Jesse.