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Keller Plays After Father’s Death as Stars, Blues Honor Utah Captain

Team leaders publicly pledge support for Keller, requesting privacy for his family.

Oct 23, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing Clayton Keller (9) shoots and scores an empty net goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Coach André Tourigny announced that Bryan Keller died unexpectedly in his sleep and said Clayton Keller chose to stay with the team and play.
  • The Dallas Stars recognized Keller by naming him the game's first star following Friday's matchup in Dallas.
  • Before Utah’s next game in St. Louis, the Blues held a pregame moment of silence to honor Bryan Keller.
  • The Mammoth emphasized organizational support and asked that the privacy of Keller, his mother Kelley, and his brother Jake be respected.
  • Keller, 27, has spent all 10 NHL seasons with the Arizona/Utah franchise, serves as captain, and entered Friday’s game with 21 points this season.