A promising Streetsville Derbys hockey player from Mississauga, Ontario, Gary Grahn Jr., passed away at 19, leaving behind his parents, Gary and Caterina Grahn, and two brothers.
The 5 feet-7 inches hockey player’s tragic passing comes a few days after he won the “Player of the Game” award on February 23, 2025.
While the main reason behind his untimely passing remains unknown, Gary is survived by his parents, Gary Joseph Grahn and Caterina Grahn, and two brothers, Zachery and Jacob Grahn.
🏆Gary Grahn was awarded player of the game!!🏆#hockey #juniorhockey #derbys #streetsville #streetsvillederbys #pjhl pic.twitter.com/s6KiGtTmBr
— Streetsville Derbys (@Derbysjrc) February 23, 2025
The young hockey player, Gary, was born as the eldest of three kids to Gary Joseph Grahn and Caterina Grahn on July 15, 2005, in Mississauga, ON.
His parents, Gary Joseph Grahn and Caterina Grahn, have been married for 20 years. They walked down the aisle on August 14, 2004.
On their 16th wedding anniversary in 2020, Gary playfully shared a heartfelt yet sarcastic message on Instagram for Caterina, celebrating their enduring marriage. He wrote,
Happy anniversary to us! 16 years and counting ! But who’s counting ??? Lol
Gary Grahn Sr.
His brother Zachery Grahn was born on October 1, 2007, and his other brother, Jacob Grahn, was born on November 15, 2008.
His two brothers, Zachery and Jacob, are also hockey players.
His brother Zachery plays for the Caledon Bombers in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL). Over the last 5 games, Zachery has provided 2 assists, totaling 2 points.
In the last 10 games, he has scored 2 goals and provided 3 assists, totaling 5 points.
His brother, Jacob, plays for the Caledon Golden Hawks in the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJCHL).
Over the last 5 games, Jacob has recorded 0 goals and 2 assists, totaling 2 points. In the previous 10 games, he has scored 0 goals and provided 4 assists, totaling 4 points.
Gary Grahan Jr. Had Made Contributions with 7 Points in 10 Games!
The promising young hockey player, Gary Grahn Jr., had been making a name for himself in the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJCHL) with the Streetsville Derbys.
In his recent games, Gary had shown consistent performance. Over the last 5 games, he had scored 1 goal and provided 2 assists, totaling 3 points.
In the last 10 games, Gary has scored 2 goals and provided 5 assists, totaling 7 points. His contributions on the ice have been valuable to his team.
Gary graduated from high school in 2023. His father shared moments of his graduation on his Instagram, writing,
Growing up so fast , it catches my breath at times. In some ways , you are still my growing and developing beautiful child. In other ways, you are becoming a an amazing, talented and passionate man. This transition is journey that I am glad to be a part of. I am proud of you beyond words and truly only want you to find true happiness in all that you do in this life. Love always, Dad.
Gary Joseph Grahn
Now that Gary took his last breath, Streetsville Derbys, who lost a gem, took to their social media to break the exclusive news of his untimely, tragic passing, writing,
It is with a heavy heart that we share the sudden passing of our brother, Gary Grahn of the Streetsville Derbys Junior Hockey Club. Gary was not just a teammate, he was a friend and an integral part of our hockey family. His passion for the game and his unwavering spirit will always be remembered.
“Forever a Derby, his memory will live on in each rink we step onto. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Rest in Peace, Gary. You will be deeply missed,” read the Streetsville Derbys’ post.
Gary Grahn’s Father, Gary Joseph Grahn, Is an Experienced Executive With a Career That Spans Over Two Decades!
Gary Joseph Grahn is an accomplished executive with over twenty-five years of international experience in the energy, oil and gas, utilities, and mineral and metals industries.
He has been the Chief Operating Officer at GH Power since January 2021. Previously, he was a senior management consultant at Grahn Management Inc. for over a decade.
Throughout his career, he has showcased expertise in diverse fields, including project management, business development, strategic planning, contract negotiations, and safety enforcement.
Gary has held various senior roles, including Chief Operating Officer at GH Power, Senior Management Consultant at Grahn Management Inc., and Chief Executive Officer at Volume Biomass LP.
Likewise, he worked as a senior project manager at Hatch, vice president at SNC-Lavalin, manager of projects at Wardrop Engineering, senior project manager at AMEC, and more.
His professional journey has seen him lead projects and feasibility studies across multiple countries, including Brazil, Colombia, China, and Australia.
Gary Joseph Grahn graduated from Concordia University with an MBA in Project Management in 2006. He is also a graduate of the University of Manchester.
Whereas Gary Jr.’s mother, Caterine, is a realtor. She was born on September 23, 1974, and celebrated her 50th birthday in 2024.
Caterina, affectionately known as Cat, has been a Residential Real Estate Sales and Leasing Representative at Century 21 Associates for almost two decades.
