The 13-year-old young hockey goalie, Jackson Trese, who was recovering from injuries sustained in an accident, showed small signs of improvement.
Prayers continue as Jackson Trese’s parents, Julie and Steve Trese, and elder sister, Claire Trese, a volleyball player, are uplifted by his first signs of improvement and find strength in the community’s support.
On June 26, 2025, the Dallas hockey community was shaken by the news of a tragic accident that involved Jackson Trese, a 13-year-old goaltender for the Dallas Stars Elite 2012 team.
Affectionately known as “Little Tree,” Jackson was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Inwood Road and Northaven Road in Dallas at around 5:30 p.m.
The incident left him seriously injured, and he was rushed to the Children’s Medical Center, where he began his fight for recovery. The driver involved stopped and remained at the scene, according to witnesses cited by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
Following the tragic incident, the Dallas Stars Elite Hockey Club (DSEHC) issued a heartfelt statement, inviting the community to hold a prayer vigil at the hospital and offer support to the young goalie.
They invited the community to join a prayer vigil held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. on the top floor of the Blue Parking Garage at Children’s Medical Center, located at 1935 Medical District Drive in Dallas.
Supporters were encouraged to wear team jerseys and bring hockey sticks to honor Jackson.
Later, the vigil drew teammates, competitors, and community members to send well-wishes and cards to Jackson.
By June 29, 2025, positive updates began to emerge. Wendy Sarich, president of DSEHC, shared an encouraging message from Jackson’s father, Steve, on June 30:
Jackson is awake and talking!! He is very foggy, in a lot of pain and has a long road to recovery. But such wonderful news! The event last night proved to be a miracle.
Steve Trese
As of now, Jackson is still in the hospital, fighting to recover, with minor signs of improvement. The community continues to pray and send support for his healing.
Sarich credited the community’s prayers and the vigil’s impact, noting that the last 24 hours had brought “cautious optimism” for Jackson’s recovery.
While he faces a challenging journey ahead, these small improvements have given hope to his family and supporters.
Family friend Waldo Gonzalez spoke of Jackson’s character, saying, “He’s the kid that’s always there for his teammates, for his friends, for his family, and he’s always wanting to do right by them.”
Gonzalez added that Jackson’s family, his parents, Julie and Steve, his sister, Claire, and their extended family, are the kind of people who lift others, making the community’s support all the more meaningful.
The Dallas hockey community continues to rally around Jackson “Little Tree” Trese, proving that he is not fighting alone.
Every hockey stick, prayer, and kind word outside the hospital shows just how much Jackson is loved. It’s a powerful reminder that his team and community are standing strong beside him as he heals.
We pray for Jackson Trese’s speedy recovery!
