A man well known in local hockey circles has passed away.
Shannon “Shaq” Coady was the equipment manager for the St. John’s Maple Leafs.
Glenn Stanford is the Governor and Chief Operating Officer with the Newfoundland Growlers and held the same position with the Baby Leafs back in the 1990s.
He took to Twitter to express his sadness at Coady’s passing, saying he had a profound impact on professional hockey in the province and throughout the hockey world.
— Newfoundland Growlers (@NLGrowlers) March 25, 2021
Stanford says teams, players, coaches, trainers, and executive staff all have “many positive memories of Shannon” since he started with the St. John’s Maple Leafs back in 1991.
The Toronto Maple Leafs Tribute to Coady
Condolences are continuing to pour in from throughout the hockey world.
D.J. Smith took a few moments today to offer his condolences on the passing of Shannon Coady, who was a long-time equipment manager in St. John’s. pic.twitter.com/3wIEIqerWl
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) March 25, 2021
I knew Shaq a longgg time.
Always gave me a hard time
I always gave him one back.I would get a message from him at least once a month talkin’ Pearl Jam.
Big heart. He was one of a kind.
Sad day.
Luvs ya buddie.Shannon Coady RIP pic.twitter.com/rEyafHpdsO
— JLaC (@JLaC975) March 25, 2021
