A Connecticut high school hockey player tragically died after suffering injuries during a game on Thursday, police confirmed to TMZ Sports.
The incident happened during a contest between St. Luke's and Brunswick School in Greenwich ... when the Greenwich Police Department says a player fell to the ice.
According to police captain Mark Zuccerella, an opponent, who was unable to stop, collided with the player while he was down -- causing serious injuries.
The player was then taken to a nearby hospital ... but, sadly, according to Zuccerella, he died.