Frozen in Time: The Mysterious Disappearance & Death of Duncan MacPherson

His frozen, mangled body was found 14 years after he disappeared. Was it an accident or something more sinister?

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Described as a ‘happy guy’ by those closest to him, Duncan MacPherson always loved the game of hockey. Not an unusual hobby for a Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, child. MacPherson wasn’t like the other kids who shared his passion for hockey. He was tougher, more defensive, and more skilled than the other kids. As MacPherson got older, his skills improved, earning him the nickname ‘MacFearsome.’ His hockey skills eventually took him to the pros.

By age 17, MacPherson played with his hometown team, the Blades. Although the Blades fell short of earning a spot in the playoffs in 1983, MacPherson impressed the likes of coaches. By the time the 1984 drafts rolled around, MacPherson was a 20th overall, 1st round pick.

Duncan stayed two more seasons with the hometown team despite