The Oakville Rangers Hockey Club is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Coach Marc Pinizzotto.
Our organization is mourning the loss of a remarkable man who meant so much to so many. Marc was a beloved coach, mentor, friend, and role model whose impact extends far beyond our rink. Please read on for more.
For the young athletes he coached, Marc was someone they looked up to, trusted, and learned from. He cared deeply about every player and was committed to helping them grow not only as athletes, but as people. He invested his time freely, shared his knowledge, and led with kindness, patience, and integrity. The example he set will remain with his players for the rest of their lives.
Service to others was at the heart of who Marc was as a person. As a Toronto Police Service officer for 18 years and a member of the Emergency Task Force, he served his community with extraordinary courage. As a coach, he devoted himself to helping young people grow and succeed. In every aspect of his life, Marc put others before himself, leaving a lasting impact on countless lives.
The loss of Marc leaves a void that cannot be filled. Our hearts are with his family, friends, colleagues, players, and all those affected by this immeasurable tragedy. We extend our deepest condolences and grieve alongside them during this incredibly difficult time.
Marc's legacy will live on in the countless young lives he helped shape, the relationships he built, and the example he set every day. He will be profoundly missed and forever remembered as a beloved coach and member of the Oakville Rangers family.
At this time, the Oakville Rangers will not be providing further comment and respectfully ask that the privacy of Marc's family and our hockey community be respected as we mourn this devastating loss.