Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner and his spouse, Maggie, are mourning the lack of their first youngster after revealing on social media their son was stillborn a month earlier than his due date.
The NHL veteran shared the devastating information in a joint assertion along with his spouse on social media.
Boone Jenner of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates in the course of the third interval of a recreation in opposition to the New York Islanders at Nationwide Enviornment March 24, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (Ben Jackson/NHLI by way of Getty Pictures)
“We’re confused. A ache like no different. Our son, Dawson Jenner was stillborn on March thirty first, 2024. Whereas this ache is like nothing we’ve skilled earlier than, it’s additionally proven us the immense love we have now to provide.
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“As heartbroken as we’re, we’re extremely grateful to be his dad and mom and sit up for holding him once more at some point in heaven.”
The couple, who wed in June 2023, first shared the information in December that they have been anticipating.
Boone Jenner of the Columbus Blue Jackets takes a break throughout a stoppage in play in opposition to the San Jose Sharks at Nationwide Enviornment March 16, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry/Getty Pictures)
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“We’re grateful and really feel blessed for the outpouring of affection and assist from our household and buddies,” the Jenners mentioned in a press release. “We respect everybody respecting our privateness as we navigate this extraordinarily troublesome time.”
Jenner, 30, was dominated out for Thursday evening’s recreation in opposition to the New York Islanders.
Boone Jenner, heart, of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates his first-period purpose with teammates Patrik Laine (29) and Kirill Marchenko (86) in opposition to the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Enviornment Nov. 22, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (Ben Jackson/NHLI by way of Getty Pictures)
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It was his third consecutive recreation missed. It was not instantly clear if he could be away from the staff for an prolonged time frame.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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