Columbus Blue Jackets Captain Boone Jenner and his wife Maggie are mourning the loss of their first child after revealing on social media that their son was stillborn a month early.
THE NHL Veteran shared the devastating news in a joint statement with his wife on social media.
Boone Jenner of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates during the third period of a game against the New York Islanders at Nationwide Arena on March 24, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images)
“We are at a loss for words. A pain like no other. Our son, Dawson Jenner, was stillborn on March 31, 2024. Although this pain is unlike anything we have experienced before, it has also left us showed the immense love that we must give.
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“As heartbroken as we are, we are incredibly grateful to be his parents and can’t wait to hold him in our arms again one day in heaven.”
The couple, who married in June 2023, first announced the news that they were expecting in December.
Boone Jenner of the Columbus Blue Jackets makes a break during a stoppage in play against the San Jose Sharks at Nationwide Arena on March 16, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
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“We are grateful and feel blessed for the outpouring of love and support from our family and friends,” the Jenners said in a statement. “We appreciate everyone’s respect for our privacy as we navigate this extremely difficult time.”
Jenner, 30, was ruled out of Thursday night's game against the New York Islanders.
Boone Jenner, center, of the Columbus Blue Jackets, celebrates his first period goal with teammates Patrik Laine (29) and Kirill Marchenko (86) against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on November 22, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images)
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It was his third consecutive missed game. It was not immediately clear whether he would be away from the team for an extended period of time.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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