Former Buffalo State Womens Ice hockey Player Madeline Loftus was one of the passengers killed in Flight 3407. The 25-year-old Parsippany, New Jersey resident was headed to a reunion for ice hockey players at Buffalo State College, where she spent her freshman and sophomore years on the women's team and earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2002-03. She was the star of her boys high school hockey team and shined leading Buff State in goals her freshman year. Loftus transferred to Saint Mary’s University in Minnesota after completing her freshman and sophomore years at Buffalo State. The reuinion game was set to be played Saturday at Buffalo State, the college has not decided whether or not to cancel the game. The Womens team plays Neumann at 7 p.m and there will be a moment of silence piror to the game.
Rest in Peace Maddy.
What a tragedy! I can't imagine the pain that those in the Buffalo area are feeling. So sad.
ReplyDeleteYeah its been pretty grim in the area. She was a sweet girl and will be missed dearly.
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