According to Norrländska Socialdemokraten, Frederic Allard described spending a lot of time with teammates and becoming like a family, making it tough to say goodbye. He expressed gratitude for his time in Luleå and Luleå Hockey, stating he is glad he did not give up after his first season, as it gave him a memory for life. Allard said the years here have been fantastic and he loves this place.
The 28-year-old defenseman from Quebec has been plagued by headaches since the beginning of March. Allard gritted his teeth and played 13 of the last 19 games, but at one point the headache became too much for him and he had to rest, according to Norrländska Socialdemokraten. He went through the semifinal series with a dark visor.
I have spent a lot of time with the other guys on the team and we have become like a family, so it feels tough to say goodbye.
The specific medical condition or cause behind his headaches remains unclear. It is unknown if he is leaving Luleå Hockey or what his future plans entail. The outcome of the semifinal series he played in has not been confirmed.
The years here have been fantastic. I love this place.
I tried to play on. I really did, but at one point the headache became too much for me and then I had to rest.