Surrey-raised hockey player Dhaliwal found dead in New York hotel room

The BC Hockey League community is in mourning after losing an alumnus over the weekend.

Former West Kelowna Warrior forward Parmjot “Parm” Dhaliwal was found dead in a New York hotel room on Sunday, July 30, the team announced via Twitter. He was 23 years old.

Sad news to share as former warrior Parm Dhaliwal passed away over the weekend.

Our hearts go out to the Dhaliwal family.#BCHL pic.twitter.com/LI0tlqJL3N

— West Kelowna Warriors (@BCHLWarriors) August 1, 2022

The circumstances surrounding the death are unknown at the time.

“I don’t know anything about what happened yet,” Dhaliwal’s father Andy said on Wednesday (August 3).

A native of Surrey, Dhaliwal cut his teeth at Yale Hockey Academy in Abbotsford prior to his junior hockey career, which he kicked off in the 2015-16 BCHL season playing two games with the Chilliwack Chiefs.

Dhaliwal spent the next three seasons as a key member of the Warriors, culminating in a point-per-game effort in 2018-19.

Although still under contract the following season with the Warriors, Dhaliwal was sidelined by concussion issues, effectively ending his hockey career.

News of the passing quickly reached social media, with teams across the league paying tribute.

Take time to remember Parm Dhaliwal. The Trail Smoke Eaters keep Parm’s friends, family and teammates in our thoughts and prayers. https://t.co/Ogop3pcCtt

— Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) August 1, 2022

On behalf of the entire Surrey Eagles organization, we send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Parm Dhaliwal. 💙💚 https://t.co/TUL65kVqaR

— Surrey Eagles (@SurreyEagles) August 2, 2022

BCHL sent its own condolences via Twitter after hearing the news.

BCHL lost one of our own over the weekend as we learned of the passing of former West Kelowna warrior Parm Dhaliwal.

Our condolences go out to his family, friends and former teammates. pic.twitter.com/oqO1L08E1L

— BCHL (@BCHockeyLeague) August 1, 2022

For those who want to attend the Dhaliwal/Mann family, invite those who were close to Parm to come for his celebration of life scheduled for next weekend. pic.twitter.com/KX7r2Vv7zT

— West Kelowna Warriors (@BCHLWarriors) August 1, 2022

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday August 7 at Delta, at the Riverside Funeral Home from 10 a.m., with an event to follow at noon at Dukh Nivaran Gurdward, 15255 68 Avenue, Surrey.

with file by Tom Zillich

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