NHL: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke Son Passes In Tragic Car Accident

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Tragic news breaking tonight as Brendan Burke, son of Toronto Maple Leafs president and general manager Brian Burke, was killed this afternoon in a car accident near Economy, Ind.

After Toronto's game against the New Jersey Devils, the team issued a statement informing the media of the news.

From the Maple Leafs:

"We are saddened to report that Brendan Burke, the youngest son of Leafs President and General Manager Brian Burke, succumbed to injuries he suffered in an auto accident earlier today in Indiana," the Leafs said in a statement.  "The family asks for privacy at this difficult time."  

via ca.sports.yahoo.com

This is an absolute terrible situation that Brian is going to have to deal with now. We can't imagine the pain of losing a child.

We here at GeekWeek would like to send our condolences to the Burke family.

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