RIP Andre

[sjkelly07]

Such sad news about the passing of Andre Payette (46), one of, if not, the biggest character to grace our shores. You knew everytime he was in town you would be entertained. Had some great battles with us Devils. Absolutely gutted, thoughts with his family and friends. RIP Andre

 

[paulsasha]

He had many battles with Voth and was a great character rip Andre you will be missed by all hockey fans

 

[Wannabe2]

R.I.P. young man, what a very sad occasion.

 

[BostonBart22]

Great loss to his family and friends from the hockey World, one of the greatest showman on the ice hockey circuit .R.I.P.
big fella.

 

[ASHIPP]

Many many people connected with ice hockey will be very sad today. Andre definitely left his mark on the sport here.
Thoughts and prayers with Andre's family. RIP.

 

[E.D.S.]

What a character. People came to watch him if they knew he was on the team sheet. So sad to hear.

 

[Celticdruid]

Gutted to hear this news after everything. Andre was doing so well in his new coaching role and had even set up some kind of scholarship deal for young British players to go over and play on his team. He was a father who would regularly post proud pictures of his young son and would talk highly of him always.How quick things can change. As a hockey player he was a legend who wore his heart on his sleeve game in and game out. A true entertainer and someone every supporter loved to hate but would love to have on their own team. He will be missed by all those in the hockey world that were lucky enough to have some fond memories of him either as a player, coach or manager. My thoughts go out to his Family, Friends and his club. May you now rest in peace bigman and thanks for the memories.

 

[Wagstaff]

I think there will be a minute of applause in the 7th minute of tonight’s game, from the comments here I am sure you will all respect it and join in

 

[sjkelly07]

I think there will be a minute of applause in the 7th minute of tonight’s game, from the comments here I am sure you will all respect it and join in

We play you guys at home on Saturday, I hope our fans can do something similar

 

[Rempel16]

Gutted to hear this sad news.
Forever the pantomime villain, Andre brought so much entertainment on his visits to the WNIR and then the BBT.
A true character of the game, and the world is worse off without him.

 

[Dropthepuck]

Gutted to hear this sad news.
Forever the pantomime villain, Andre brought so much entertainment on his visits to the WNIR and then the BBT.
A true character of the game, and the world is worse off without him.

Well said, he may be gone but he left a great big Payette sized hole in a lot of people. R.I.P Andre, my heart goes out to his family.

 

[CornwallTaffy]

So relatively young. So sad. a great entertainer. RIP