Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner announces his son was stillborn
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner has announced the loss of his stillborn son.
In a social media post made Wednesday by the team, Jenner and his wife, Maggie, said that their son, Dawson, was stillborn on Sunday.
"We are at a loss for words. A pain like no other," the post read. "While this pain is like nothing we've experienced before, it's shown us the immense love we have to give.
"As heartbroken as we are, we are incredibly grateful to be his parents and look forward to holding him again one day in heaven. We are thankful and feel blessed for the outpouring of love and support from our family and friends. We appreciate everyone respecting our privacy as we navigate this extremely difficult time."
Jenner, 30, has been with the Blue Jackets for the entirety of his professional career. The 37th overall pick of the 2011 draft, the center joined the Jackets during the 2013-14 season and became their captain in 2021. During the summer break in 2023, he and Maggie were married.
It was not immediately known whether Jenner would rejoin the team this season. Although not officially eliminated from a Stanley Cup playoffs spot, the Blue Jackets are in last place in the Eastern Conference and have seven games remaining before the regular season ends on April 16.
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