The Independent

A 20 year-old Mooretown man is being remembered for his passion for hockey.

Steven Switzer died New Years’ Eve in a car accident in Corunna.

Lambton OPP were called to a collision on Bentinck St. after a four-door car struck a tree. Family later identified Switzer as the accident victim.

Switzer was a third-generation pipefitter at LamSar and a member of Local 663.

“He enjoyed his many years playing hockey in Mooretown,” his family wrote in his obituary.

“The Mooretown Jr Flags hockey community is deeply saddened by the passing of a former player following a tragic accident on New Years Eve. Steven Switzer will be remembered not only for his time on the ice, but for the spirit, teamwork, and passion he brought to the game,” wrote the hockey association on social media offering condolences to Switzer’s family and friends. 

“In memory of Steven, we would like to invite any former teammates and friends of Steven’s to wear a Mooretown Jr Flags jersey to his visitation (Jan. 7) and funeral (Jan. 8).

“Steven left a mark on our hearts and the game we love. We will never forget.”