Gary Rippingale (10 July 1974 – 29 October 1992) was an English professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Nottingham Panthers. He also played for the Great Britain national ice hockey team at under-18 level.
Rippingale died on 29 October 1992, aged 18, from unknown causes following the team's Halloween party. His number 3 jersey was posthumously retired by the Panthers in his memory.
List of ice hockey players who died during their careers
Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com