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Tom Wilson died after training ground accident
Blueharts Hockey Club’s men’s 1sts match was postponed on Saturday after the death of a player connected to their opponents.
Tom Wilson, 22, died in hospital after being hit on the head with a stick during a practice match at Old Loughtonians hockey club in Essex, according to the Evening Standard.
Blueharts were due to take on Havering, a club connected to Tom, but the match was called off.
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