Garrett Burnett

Garrett Burnett
Burnett with the Iowa Stars in 2005
Born (1975-09-23)September 23, 1975
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Died April 11, 2022(2022-04-11) (aged 46)
Toronto, Ontario
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 235 lb (107 kg; 16 st 11 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shot Left
Played for Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 1995–2006

Garrett "Rocky" Burnett (September 23, 1975 — April 11, 2022) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim of the National Hockey League in the 2003–04 season.

Burnett died on April 11, 2022 at the age of 46.[1] After his death, an autopsy revealed that Burnett had been suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).[2]

References

  1. "OHL Mourns the Loss of Garrett Burnett". ontariohockeyleague.com. 2022-04-13. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  2. "How CTE and Mental Health Affect Hockey Players". Hofstra Journalism. Retrieved February 6, 2025.