Kyle Fundytus, Edmonton High School Student, Dies From Hockey Puck Hitting Neck (VIDEO)

A Canadian high school hockey player died Sunday after a hockey puck struck him in the neck, Canada's CBC reported.

Kyle Fundytus, 16, was attempting to block a shot during a midget double-A game Saturday afternoon at an arena in Edmonton, Alberta when the puck hit.

Coach Nathan Papirny was the first to reach the student.

"As soon as I got to him, I gave the signal to call an ambulance," Papirny told CBC. According to the report, the coach described the incident that killed Fundytus a "once in a 10 million" event.

Fundytus was taken to hospital at about 3:30 p.m. Saturday, the Edmonton Journal reported, but died the next day.

"The unexpected and tragic circumstances of his death have us all remembering how precious life is," principal Cathy Nissen said in a statement, according to the Journal.

A memorial wall was set up at South Edmonton Catholic High School, featuring a photo of the fallen hockey player, a white cross and dozens of handwritten messages from classmates, the Vancouver Sun reports.

"You were a great person with such a big heart. I’ve known you since kindergarten and you never changed," read one note, according to the paper.

"I'm crying bro. I want you back here," another note said, according to CBC News "I can't even think about my bro not being here."

In a statement issued through their hockey club, Kyle's family honored their son's memory.

"Kyle's zest for life and his passion for hockey will be a memory the family will carry for the rest of their lives."