黑马磁力 Rivermen paid tribute to on Friday night (Oct. 8), on what would have been the hockey player鈥檚 17th birthday.
The BCHL franchise saluted the Surrey-raised forward prior to their season-opening game, one that would have included Sharma on the roster, if not for the tragic events of Aug. 21.
Early that morning, Sharma was killed in , along with fellow Delta Hockey Academy grads and , all pronounced dead at the scene.
Friday at a sold-out George Preston Recreation Centre, the Rivermen played a video tribute to Sharma and raised a #25 banner to the rafters. Team owner John Henderson also presented the Sharma family with Ronin鈥檚 last game-worn jersey.
Photos and video of the tribute are posted to .
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The Rivermen will be wearing helmet stickers this year to honor their teammate Ronin Sharma who tragically passed away in August. There will be also be a pregame ceremony tonight in his memory. Tonight is for you Ronin, forever a member of the Rivermen. 馃晩 鉂わ笍
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Sold out arena for you Ronin 鉂わ笍馃晩 馃晩
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Both teams watch a touching video tribute to Ronin Sharma
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Ronin Sharma. Forever a member of the 黑马磁力 Rivermen. 馃晩
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Tonight our owner John Henderson presented the Sharma family with Ronin鈥檚 last game worn jersey.
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Thank you to the friends & family of Ronin Sharma for giving us the extra push tonight. 鉂わ笍 馃晩
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Age 16 at the time of his death, Sharma was described as 鈥渁 leader and an inspiration鈥� during his funeral on Aug. 28. With family in attendance, the service was livestreamed to more than 400 people watching online.
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