The Boston Bruins announced terrible news late Tuesday night that the team’s head chef, Keith Garman, had suddenly passed away at the age of 33.
Team President Cam Neely released the following statement:
Garman started as the Bruins chef ahead of the 2018-19 season and teamed up with nutritionist, Julie Nicoletti, to provide the players with an optimal diet plan on a daily basis.
With proper nutrition and training as important as it’s ever been for a professional athletes, Garman was a very valuable member of the Bruins staff.
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BOSTON — Keith Garman’s name is not on the Boston Bruins’ roster. He is, however, in the hearts and minds of every person in the historic organization.
He was an important member of the Bruins as the team’s head chef the last four years. He passed away unexpectedly Oct. 11. He was 33.
A native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Garman graduated from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island in 2010 with an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts. In 2021, he completed his Bachelor of Science Degree.
Garman was passionate about hockey and the culinary arts. His two passions mixed perfectly with the Bruins and he quickly earned the respect of the players he helped keep healthy.
Tuesday “was a horrible, horrible day for all of us,” said captain Patrice Bergeron. “Chef Keith was a big part of our team, family and organization. Everyone in the organization had to go through his kitchen every day whether it was breakfast, lunch or dinner. I’m at a loss of words. Our thoughts and prayers go to the whole family. We send them love and comfort during this difficult time, but he’s not going to be forgotten.”
Bergeron added the entire organization is still in shock and saddened by Garman’s passing.
“His work ethic is the first thing that comes to mind when I talk about Chef Keith. He was there from the crack of dawn to cook us the best meals and always had a smile on his face,” Bergeron said. “In your house you’re always drawn to the kitchen and it was the same thing with him and his kitchen. During a long, stressful hockey season he always had the right words to calm us down and to cook us a good meal.”
