Collingwood Collegiate Institute Hockey Star Eli Stouffer, 17, Dies in a Tragic Accident, Leaving Behind Parents Katie and John

October 14, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on October 13, 2026

Elijah ‘Eli’ Stouffer, a Collingwood, Ontario native and exceptional multi-sports athlete, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2026, at an untimely age of 17, leaving his family and loved ones devastated.

According to reports, Eli Stouffer lost his life in a tragic car accident; however, details regarding his untimely death have not yet been disclosed.

Born on January 27, 2008, Elijah ‘Eli’ John Stouffer touched the lives of many with his amazing athletic skills and his kind and cheerful nature.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Eli Stouffer began his hockey journey at a very young age and played for the Collingwood Collegiate Institute hockey team.

He also played multiple sports, including basketball and football.

Furthermore, the untimely death of Eli Stouffer has left a profound void in the lives of his family, friends, and loved ones.

Many of his loved ones are paying tribute to the late Eli and extending their heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.

Collingwood community has also created a to help Eli Stouffer’s family with his funeral and memorial services, and to Alvin Tran, who survived the tragic accident and is recovering from his injuries.

Eli Stouffer is Survived By His Parents, Siblings, and The Entire Family

In addition to being an amazing athlete, Eli Stouffer was a great son to his parents, Katie and John Stouffer.

While Katie and John haven’t shared any statement regarding the untimely death of their beloved son, Eli Stouffer, they often share pictures of him on social media expressing their love and pride.

Eli’s parents, John and Katie, are Collingwood Tree Specialists and owners of an independent tree removal and pruning company.

Prior to establishing their own company, , John, served as a foreman at Nature’s Tree Service for nearly six years, a church planting apprentice at Owen Sound Alliance Church for almost three years, and a youth and children’s pastor at Alliston Alliance Church for nearly nine years.

John earned his Bachelor of Science with a major in Religion Studies from Liberty University in 2019.

Similarly, , Katie, worked as an educational assistant at Simcoe County District School Board.

In addition to his parents, Eli Stouffer is survived by his five siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and the entire family.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Eli Stouffer’s family has yet to provide details about his funeral and memorial services.
• He worked with Van Dolder’s Home Team Custom Exteriors.

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Suruchi is a business management student with a strong passion for writing, particularly when it comes to sports. She loves creating articles and blogs that explore various aspects of the sports world. With a curious mind and a love for both academics and creativity, she constantly seeks to expand her knowledge and share her insights through her writing.

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