The hockey community mourns the loss of goaltender Dimitris Skotis as he sadly passes away at 28-years old

Monday night the hockey community fell silent as it was once hit by some very devastating news as 28-year old goaltender Dimitris Skotis had sadly passed away.

All hockey players and goaltenders share one dream, and that that dream is to grow up playing professionally ice hockey. Thankfully Skotis managed to briefly achieve that dream as he played his first ever semi pro-hockey season last year.

Skotis played in eight games in the Athens Ice Hockey League (AIHL) last year for multiple different teams including the Athens Cyclopes, Titans, and Minotaurs.

Here's the report from PuckEmpire on Instagram:

Skotis went 3-5-0 in his eight professional appearances in the AIHL, which is usually considered to not be the best stats, but despite the stats Skotis showed some great skills and was starting to show some big potential as he started to age.

Teammates and players in the Greek hockey community described Dimitris Skotis as a well-liked goaltender who was respected by many of his teammates and peers.

At this time it has not been revealed how the 28-year old Dimitris Skotis ended up passing away, but nonetheless it's always unfortunate to see someone at such a young age pass away.

On behalf of everyone here at NY Rangers Insider we send our thoughts and prayers to the Skotis family, and anyone else affected by this tragic news.

May you rest in peace Dimitris Skotis.