In Memory of Paul Kokelj
25 July 1987 - 1 September 2010

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and team mate Paul Kokelj, who passed away quietly in his sleep Wednesday morning September 1^st 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. Although his body was failing him, his spirit, faith and compassion continued to help all around him even in his final hours.

Paul played in the Beeton Ball Hockey league since 2001 and during that time endeared himself to everyone whom he played with. He was the consummate team mate, a fierce competitor and a friend both on and off the floor. Always selfless in his play and demeanour, Paul played at an elite level, competing with the Xtreme team at the Provincial and National levels. He travelled to the Men’s Nationals in Calgary in 2005 (as an 18 year old and the youngest player in the tournament) and then again to Saint John, NB in 2007. He also helped lead the Xtreme Junior team to a Bronze Medal in the 2006 Nationals.

On behalf of the entire ball hockey family, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his family, especially his parents, Andrew and Emma, brother Thomas, and sister Maria.

'Always In Your Corner'

National Event Participation

 

YEAR	DIVISION / EVENT	LOCATION	RESULT
2007	MEN'S NATIONALS	SAINT JOHN, NB	7th
2007	MEN'S QUALIFIER	OSHAWA	1st
2006	JUNIOR NATIONALS	WATERLOO	GOLD
2005	MEN'S NATIONALS	CALGARY, AB	9th
2005	MEN'S QUALIFIER	WATERLOO	1st

 

Paul’s Photo Gallery
 

2007 Men’s National Championships
Saint John, NB

 

 

2007 Men’s National Qualifier
Oshawa, ON

 

2006 Junior National Championships
Waterloo, ON

 

 

2005 Men’s National Championships
Calgary, AB

 

2005 Men’s National Quailifier
Waterloo, ON

 

2004 Junior Provincial Championships
Oshawa, ON