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Tributes have poured in for a former Dundee ice hockey player who has died at the age of 33.

Friends and former team-mates expressed their shock and sadness at the death of Matt Suderman, who played for Dundee Stars and Hull Stingrays.

Condolences to the family and friends of Matt Suderman, a former stars player from our first season in the eihl. — Dundee Stars FanPage (@DundeeStarsFans) March 20, 2016

Those who knew him said he had a reputation for being a “warrior” on the ice and a “loving” friend.

The Elite League's thoughts are with family and friends of former @DundeeStars @HullStingrays player Matt Suderman https://t.co/nkEOHduFvg — EIHL (@officialEIHL) March 20, 2016

The Elite Ice Hockey League tweeted: “The Elite League’s thoughts are with family and friends of former Dundee Stars Hull Stingrays player Matt Suderman.”

RIP Matt Suderman, captain of the first professional team I played on. Thoughts with his family. Sad day. — Tommy Ralph (@tommy_ralph14) March 20, 2016

Former team mate Tommy Ralph added: “Matt Suderman, captain of the first professional team I played on. Thoughts with his family. Sad day.”

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Another former team mate said: “Rip Matt Suderman! Great teammate, great guy, and most fun loving guy I ever played with!”

Friends described the player as “a real gent on & off the ice”.