Former Badger men’s hockey player dies

NASHVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - Former Badger Men’s hockey player Nic Kerdiles, died in a motorcycle crash in Tennessee Saturday morning.

Wisconsin Hockey posted the news to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Saturday.

We have heavy hearts after learning of the passing of Nic Kerdiles (2012-14) in an accident early this morning in Tennessee… (cont.) pic.twitter.com/XCqXnK59d6
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) September 23, 2023

Kerdiles died in Nashville after his motorcycle allegedly drove through a stop sign and hit the driver’s side of an SUV. According to Metro Nashville Police Department, the crash was reported just after 3:30 a.m.

Kerdiles was taken to the hospital, where he died. He was 29 years old.

Police said there were no signs of impairment.

Nic Kerdiles — Nic Kerdiles(Wisconsin Hockey)

According to NBC News, Kerdiles was previously engaged to “Chrisley Knows Best” star Savannah Chrisley.

She took to social media saying, “Heaven gained the most beautiful angel today. I miss you and I love you.”

People have placed flowers where Nic Kerdiles died — People have placed flowers where Nic Kerdiles died(WSMV)

Kerdiles played for the Badgers from 2012-2014. In 2017, Kerdiles made his debut with the Anaheim Ducks, where he played until 2019.

He was a WCHA and Big Ten Tournament champion.

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