Philadelphia Mourns the Sudden Death of Hockey Legend Tony Voce

The Philadelphia hockey community is devastated by the sudden and unexpected death of former left-winger and Calder Cup champion Tony Voce. Voce, a father of three girls, passed away at the age of 43.

Tony Voce made history as the first Philadelphia native to join the Philadelphia Flyers. Over three seasons from 2004 to 2007, Voce played 181 games for the Philadelphia Phantoms, scoring 58 goals and providing 57 assists for a total of 115 points. He was an integral part of the Calder Cup Championship squad in 2004-05, scoring 22 goals during his debut season. The team had an impressive start with an AHL record 17-game winning streak early in the season.

An Archbishop Ryan High School graduate, Voce became the first Pennsylvania native to win the Calder Cup, alongside his Phantoms teammate R.J. Umberger from Pittsburgh. Voce still holds the Phantoms franchise record for scoring four goals in a single game. This “hat trick plus one” occurred on February 11, 2006, against the Chicago Wolves, contributing to a season where he led the team with 28 goals.

Voce’s talent was evident early in his career. He was a Hobey Baker Finalist and a First-Team All-American as a senior at Boston College, where he earned an NCAA Championship as a freshman. In 2022, Voce was honored in Boston College’s Varsity Club Hall of Fame, a testament to his outstanding contributions to the sport.

The Philadelphia Flyers Warriors paid tribute to Voce, expressing their sorrow: “We are incredibly saddened to share the news of the passing of our dear friend, coach, and mentor Tony Voce. Your guidance on and off the ice helped us in immeasurable ways. Your passion for the game, unwavering support, and invaluable wisdom will be deeply missed. Rest in peace, Tony. Your legacy will live on in all of us who had the privilege to learn from you.”

The entire Philadelphia hockey community, along with Voce’s family, friends, and fans, are in mourning. His contributions to the sport and his impact on the lives of those he mentored will not be forgotten. Tony Voce’s obituary and funeral arrangements will be released by his family.