On behalf of the North Peace Navigators Board, Coaching staff, Players, Volunteers, and fans we want to express our most sincere condolences to Christina, her boys Carson and Jackson and Darcy’s parents Leroy and Shirley Haugan on the tragic death of Darcy.
Darcy was a critical part of our team. It was Darcy I went to when I first had the idea to bring Jr Hockey to Peace River. Darcy helped me build the program, and hire Coaches to get us started. Our goal was quite simply to build an exceptional program that focused on helping to develop young men on and off the ice that would be role models for the young kids in our Community! Our record over the years is a clear result of Darcy’s work.
Darcy eventually returned to Peace River and took on the role of Head Coach and General Manager. Over the years that he coached we won several Championships, and Provincial Banners. Christina and Darcy’s parents worked tirelessly, helping the team by cooking meals, working as volunteers and even billeting players.
We are all so proud of Darcy, his faith, his love for his family, and his knowledge and love of the game has touched all of us. His contribution to the Navs, cannot be described in words. He changed lives of young men that have been part of the team, and his impact on our community cannot be measured!
Our prayers go out for all those affected by this tragedy.
Albert Cooper
President
North Peace Navigators
