The hockey community is mourning the reported passing of Scott Bloom, a former Burnsville Brave and University of Minnesota hockey standout who was selected by the Calgary Flames in the 1986 NHL Draft. He was reportedly 58 years old.
News of Bloom’s passing has brought sadness to former teammates, opponents, friends, Gophers fans, and members of the wider Minnesota hockey community. Those who knew him are remembering a talented player whose hockey career made a lasting impression.
Bloom grew up playing hockey in Minnesota and became known through his time with the Burnsville Braves before continuing his career with the University of Minnesota. His success at the collegiate level helped establish him as one of the notable young hockey players of his generation.
In 1986, Bloom was selected by the Calgary Flames with the 100th overall pick in the NHL Draft. Being selected represented a significant achievement for a player who had risen through Minnesota’s competitive hockey system.
For those who grew up playing against Bloom, his passing is especially difficult. One remembrance shared following news of his death recalled growing up playing against him despite Bloom being a couple of years younger, highlighting the connections formed through Minnesota’s hockey community.
Remembering Scott Bloom
Bloom’s legacy extends beyond his draft selection and hockey accomplishments. For friends and fellow players, he was part of a generation of Minnesota hockey players who competed together, developed rivalries, and formed friendships through the sport.
His time with the Burnsville Braves and University of Minnesota made him a familiar name among Gophers supporters and Minnesota hockey fans.
The University of Minnesota has a long tradition of producing talented hockey players, and Bloom’s career remains part of that history. His selection in the 1986 NHL Draft reflected the level of talent he displayed during his playing years.
Scott Bloom Cause of Death
Details surrounding Scott Bloom’s death have not been publicly confirmed in the information currently available.
The initial announcement circulating among friends did not provide a cause of death or specific circumstances surrounding his passing. As a result, no cause should be assumed until confirmed by his family or another official source.
His death was reportedly announced among friends and members of the hockey community, with those close to him expressing shock and sadness at losing him at just 58.
A Loss for the Minnesota Hockey Community
For those who knew Scott Bloom through hockey, his memory will remain connected to the sport that brought so many people together.
Former opponents, teammates, friends and fans are now remembering the player they knew and the moments they shared with him on and around the ice.
His reported passing is a reminder of the lasting relationships created through youth hockey and collegiate competition. Decades after players first met on the ice, those memories can remain deeply meaningful.
Bloom will be remembered as a Burnsville Brave, Minnesota Gopher and Calgary Flames draft pick, as well as a member of a close-knit hockey community that is now grieving his loss.
Funeral and Memorial Arrangements
Funeral, visitation and memorial arrangements for Scott Bloom have not been provided in the information currently available.
Additional details may be announced by his family or representatives when arrangements are finalized.
For now, friends, former teammates, Gophers fans and members of the Minnesota hockey community are coming together to remember Bloom and mourn his reported passing.
Scott Bloom will be remembered by those who knew him as a talented hockey player and a respected part of the Minnesota hockey community.
May Scott Bloom rest in peace, and may his family, friends, former teammates and everyone who knew him find comfort in the memories they shared with him.