It is with heavy hearts that Canadian’s, along with the rest of the world, mourn the passing of Alex Trebek, the hockey community specifically. The legendary Jeopardy host passed away at the age of 80 surrounded by loved ones on Sunday morning after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The disease has a 5-year survival rate of only 9 percent, according to American Cancer Society. Not only was Trebek a beloved Canadian game show host, he played a large part with the National Hockey League and was a prominent figure amongst the players. The National Post released a heartfelt article with multiple quotes from leading figures of the league and the players. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman released statements and tributes in light of Trebek’s death, explaining he was, “a passionate fan of our game and a true friend of our league”. Not only Bettman released statements, the NHL and NHL Alumni Association shared their condolences, along with numerous members of the Ottawa Senators Organization. It is heartwarming to see the outpour of support and kind words for the Ontario native, and how many lives he truly did touch. The Senators owner Eugene Melnyk stated, “Alex was a true and much beloved Canadian icon, and a very special member of the Ottawa Senators Family”. It is through comments like these that it amplifies the effects that Trebek had on the nation and hockey community. P.K. Subban released a tweet including a video of his last encounter with Trebek that will put a smile right on your face, he is one of many NHLers that got the honour of meeting the legend himself. Trebek had always prided himself on being a loyal fan of his Ontario teams, especially the Senators considering he was a graduate of the University of Ottawa; with that being said, of course he didn’t hesitate for a second when the NHL asked him to announce the teams third overall draft pick in the 2020 NHL draft. Alex Trebek will be missed by many, and he will never be forgotten by the NHL community.