Site icon Side Action

David Pastrnak Announces The Tragic Passing Of His Newborn Son

Team Awesemo breaks down the best NHL DFS picks for the DraftKings + FanDuel slate on 2/24/22. Tune in for all the best picks.

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 12: Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) watches his teammates in warm up before a game between the Boston Bruins and the Montreal Canadiens on February 12, 2020, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire)

On Monday morning, Boston Bruins star winger David Pastrnak took to social media to reveal some tragic news. After just six days him, his newborn son Viggo Rohl Pastrnak had passed away on June 23.

“We have an Angel watching over us and we call him SON. You will be loved FOREVER,” David Pastrnak wrote.

David Pastrnak would also ask for privacy for his family while they mourn the loss of Viggo.

“Please respect our privacy as we are going through these heartbreaking times,” he said.

[SideAction-ad-group]

The Bruins and the NHLPA shared their condolences with David Pastrnak and his girlfriend, Rebecca Rohlson.

“We are heartbroken by the passing of David and Rebecca’s son, Viggo. David and Rebecca are a part of our family and we share in their loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and respect their privacy during this very difficult time,” the Bruins said via ESPN.

What a truly devastating story. Thoughts and prayers go out to David Pastrnak, Rebecca Rohlson, and the rest of the family impacted by this tragic passing.