A Long Island high school hockey player has tragically died after collapsing on the ice during a charity game set up in honor of a fellow student who died in a car crash. New York high school hockey player Connor Kasin tragically passed away at the age of 17 after losing consciousness during a charity hockey game, according to a letter sent by his school to his parents. Connor was a senior at Massapequa High School, which informed its faculty and students of his passing.

According to a news release from the Nassau County Police, officers arrived at the scene around 9 p.m. on November 30 at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center in Bethpage, New York.

"According to detectives, Nassau County Police medics and officers responded to the Town of Oyster Bay Skating Center located at 1001 Stewart Avenue for a 17-year-old male who had lost consciousness on the ice during an intermission of a hockey game, police said.  Civilians at the scene began CPR, which was continued upon ambulance and police arrival. The male was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased by hospital staff."

Massapequa High School administrators identified the 17-year-old as Connor Kasin. Connor, a senior at the Long Island school, succumbed to what was described as a 'sudden medical event.'

"Connor experienced a sudden medical event during a varsity ice hockey game last night and was transported to the hospital by ambulance, the letter from Massapequa High School Principal Barbara Lowell read in part. It is heartbreaking to report that Connor did not survive. His passing is devastating to the Massapequa community, and we offer our deepest condolences to Connor's family and friends."

Connor was fondly remembered by Massapequa Public Schools Superintendent William Brennan, who highlighted his positive impact on the school community.

"Connor was a cherished member of our school community, known for his kindness, positivity, enthusiasm, and big smile. He had a way of bringing light and joy to those around him, and his absence will be felt deeply by all of us, Brennan wrote in a message shared with Massapequa students and families."

The coaches of Massapequa's varsity ice hockey team expressed their heartbreak over Connor's sudden passing in a joint statement.

"Connor was and always will remain one of the most hardworking, dedicated, and spirited players we've had the privilege of coaching and knowing on and off the ice, the coaches said. There are no words to express how devastating this loss is to our Massapequa hockey family. Our bench will feel empty without Connor."

In addition to playing for his high school, Connor was also a left defenseman with the Long Island Sharks U-18 travel hockey team.

"It is with a heavy heart the Sharks share the sudden passing of 18U defenseman, Connor Kasin. Please keep the Kasin family in your thoughts and prayers," the club said in a Facebook post.

Jeff Tempone, the head coach of the Sharks team, shared his admiration for Connor’s dedication and described him as a high-character kid who always had a smile and a laugh on his face.

"He was a hard-nosed, hard-working defenseman. He was a lot of fun, Tempone said. He was a great teammate. He had the respect of all of his teammates, both past and present."

"It's a huge loss. Hockey lost another one way too early," Tempone added.

Nassau County Police stated that no criminality is suspected in Kasin's death and that the investigation is still ongoing.