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Cheshire Village Today
By the People, for the People
CT High School Hockey Player Collapses During Practice
Community rallies to support family as player remains in intensive care
Mar. 10, 2026 at 10:19pm
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A Connecticut high school hockey player collapsed during practice last week and was rushed to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The community has rallied around the student and his family, raising over $44,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical expenses.
Why it matters
High school sports accidents and medical emergencies can be traumatic events for both the student-athletes and their communities. This incident highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and the power of community support during difficult times.
The details
The Holy Cross High School student was practicing with the Watertown-Pomperaug-Holy Cross co-op hockey team at Taft School in Watertown when he collapsed on the ice. Coaches, staff, and first responders performed life-saving measures, including using a defibrillator, before rushing him to Waterbury Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
- The incident occurred on Thursday, March 5, 2026 during hockey practice.
- As of Tuesday evening, the GoFundMe campaign had raised over $44,000 toward its $50,000 goal.
The players
Matt Collins
A high school hockey player at Holy Cross High School who collapsed during practice.
Watertown-Pomperaug-Holy Cross Hockey program
The hockey co-op team that the student was practicing with when he collapsed.
What they’re saying
“He is not just a hockey player to us he is our teammate, our friend, and part of our family. Right now, his family is focused on being by his side and supporting him through this incredibly difficult time.”
— Watertown-Pomperaug-Holy Cross Hockey program
What’s next
The team is scheduled to play top-seeded Cheshire in the opening round of the CIAC Division II hockey tournament on Tuesday.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the importance of emergency preparedness and the power of community support during difficult times for student-athletes and their families.
