FSJ Minor Hockey Association pays tribute to ‘treasured’ player who has passed away

The Fort St. John Minor Hockey Association has paid tribute to one of its players who has passed away.

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January 1, 2026

A Fort St. John minor hockey player has died. (File)

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Fort St. John Minor Hockey Association has paid tribute to one of its players who has passed away.

On January 1st, 2026, the association’s Facebook page said a “treasured” unnamed player had passed away “unexpectedly.”

“Our thoughts are with the player’s family, teammates, coaches and friends during this incredibly difficult time,” it wrote.

The association asked everyone “respect the family’s privacy as they grieve.”

No more details were provided about the death.

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Franki Berry

Franki joined the Moose Media team in January 2025 as news director.

Hailing from the UK, Franki graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in history and publishing media from Oxford Brookes University.

She has worked in the local news industry since 2016 on various newspapers in Britain’s south east, including as the editor of five newspapers in London. She arrived in Canada in August 2024 to travel around British Columbia, but has now settled in Fort St John.

Franki is a cat lover who enjoys reading, tap dancing, going to the gym and learning to play musical instruments in her spare time.

FSJ Minor Hockey Association pays tribute to ‘treasured’ player who has passed away

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