Dylan Ashe tragically passed away at the age of 18 (Broad Leaf Media).

By Aaron Schulze

Remembering Dylan Ashe

Mustangs defenceman Dylan Ashe remembered as ‘kind and caring’

Sep 20, 2020 | 3:00 PM

Melfort Mustangs defenceman and former Tisdale Trojan Dylan Ashe has passed away.

Ashe’s family announced his passing on social media on Sept. 20, saying Dylan was in a car accident on Saturday night.

“He was kind, caring, and had a great smile,” Della Ashe, Dylan’s mother told northeastNOW.com. “Anytime he came home and before he left, he made sure to hug everyone. I’m overwhelmed with all the messages and support. I just wish it wasn’t needed and this morning didn’t happen.”

Teammates and clubs throughout Ashe’s career extended their condolences online.

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From Warman, Sask, Ashe split his 15-year-old season in 2017-18 with the Warman Wildcats in U18 AA hockey before joining the Trojans in AAA.

In 2018-19, Ashe found himself on the Trojans’ shutdown defensive pairing with captain Luke Arndt. He finished the season with one goal and seven assists in 31 games, with his highest accolade being named player of the game during the Trojans bronze medal win over the Calgary Buffaloes at the 2019 Telus Cup national midget championship. Ashe also made a presence in the community, participating in initiatives such as Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.

Dylan Ashe (right) partaking in NEOSS’ Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser during his time in Tisdale (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW).

Ashe joined the Mustangs for his rookie season in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League as a 17-year-old. He scored two goals and four assists in 46 games.

Ashe was 18 years old.

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