Patients from poorer neighborhoods at greater risk of post-surgery death

A Laval Rocket fan died during a game on Saturday at Place Bell in Laval.

According to several social media reports, a medical emergency occurred during Laval Rocket’s game against Manitoba Moose.

The death was confirmed on Facebook by his daughter Sophie Pelletier, on Sunday, who wrote, “Thank you for your thoughts and kind wishes. My father passed away peacefully while watching his favorite team play. He was a huge Rockets fan. Dad, you went out with a bang.”

In a statement Sunday, Laval Rocket said on X, “It is with deep sadness that the Lack Rocket has learned the passing of its fan Michel Pelletier who attended yesterday’s game at Place Bell.”

“We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to his family and all his loved ones. Having been part of the members’ community for seven seasons, he has always been there to encourage us and the Rocket family is wholeheartedly with his family,” the statement added.

The game was stopped with just over a minute left due to a medical emergency with Manitoba winning 3-0, Laval Rocket said on X, Saturday.