On behalf of the GSH.com and all of it’s members I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the family and teammates of Michael Fogolin of the Prince George Cougars who passed away in his sleep May 26, 2004. Fogolin, Edmonton native and son of former-NHLer Lee Fogolin, was a rookie defenseman with the Cougars with a promising future in the league. A student of St. Francis Xavier high school in Edmonton, AB, it’s been said that Michael was one of those great guys that you just can’t say enough about and will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.

It’s a very sad day when the world loses a guy like Michael and at such a young age, it really makes you put your problems in perspective and think about the real value of life and friendship. Those of you that have lost a friend, family member or teammate know how hard this must be, and those of you that haven’t can only imagine. As a show of support for the family and teammates of Michael Fogolin, I encourage all of you to take a moment to send your thoughts and prayers to the organization at: pgcougars_mikefogolin@yahoo.ca. All emails will be directed to the Fogolin family. As you read this article, I would ask that you take a brief moment of silence in honor of all those affected by this tragic death.

Again, on behalf of the GSH.com, I would like the family and friends of Michael Fogolin to know that our thoughts and prayers are with them.

-“Mike was a valued part of the Cougars family and a cherished friend and team mate to all those who were fortunate enough to know him. He will be deeply missed”-Taken from the Prince George Cougars website (http://www.pgcougars.com).-

Michael Fogolin
March 17, 1987-May 26, 2004

Yours in Hockey,

Jim Kerr
“Kerrzy”