Scott Bloom Obituary: Burnsville Hockey Legend Dies at 58 After Serious Head Injury

Scott Bloom, a celebrated figure in Minnesota high school hockey whose unforgettable goal helped deliver Burnsville its first state championship, has died at the age of 58 following a serious head injury sustained in an accident.

Bloom’s family confirmed that he died Tuesday evening after being critically injured over the weekend. He had been receiving treatment at Hennepin County Medical Center and was surrounded by his wife and two children when he passed away.

His death has brought an outpouring of grief across the Burnsville and wider Minnesota hockey communities, where Bloom’s name remains closely connected to one of the most memorable moments in the school’s athletic history.

The Goal That Made Scott Bloom a Burnsville Hockey Legend

For generations of Burnsville hockey fans, Bloom will forever be associated with the dramatic conclusion of the 1985 Minnesota state championship game.

Playing for the Burnsville Braves against Hill-Murray, Bloom scored the decisive goal with only seconds remaining, securing a thrilling 4-3 victory and giving Burnsville its first state hockey championship.

It became the defining moment of an outstanding high school career and a goal that remained part of Minnesota hockey history decades later.

Bloom returned the following season and helped Burnsville capture another state championship in 1986, giving the program back-to-back titles and further establishing his place among its most accomplished players.

Former teammate Kevin Gorg remembered Bloom not simply for what he accomplished on the ice, but as a special friend who maintained relationships with people he met through hockey long after their playing days ended.

From Burnsville to the Minnesota Golden Gophers

Bloom’s hockey career continued after high school when he joined the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers.

He played four collegiate seasons and appeared in 146 games during his Minnesota career.

Bloom was also a member of the 1989 Gophers team that advanced to the NCAA championship game, where Minnesota ultimately fell to Harvard.

His performances attracted attention from the professional ranks. The Calgary Flames selected Bloom in the fifth round of the 1986 NHL Draft with the 100th overall pick.

Although he did not ultimately play in the NHL, his achievements at Burnsville and Minnesota ensured his place in the state’s rich hockey tradition.

Scott Bloom Cause of Death

Bloom’s family said his death followed a serious head injury sustained in an accident.

According to the information available, Bloom was found critically injured near Belmont Avenue NW and Stemmer Ridge Road NW in Prior Lake shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday.

Emergency personnel transported him to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he remained under medical care before dying Tuesday evening.

Authorities have not publicly provided a complete account of what caused Bloom’s injuries. The City of Prior Lake indicated that his official cause of death had not yet been determined by medical authorities and that the circumstances remained under investigation.

Until that investigation is completed, additional assumptions about how the accident occurred should be avoided.

Scott Bloom Remained Connected to Hockey

Bloom’s connection with the sport continued well beyond his competitive playing career.

He remained involved with hockey and helped coach younger players, allowing him to share his knowledge and experience with another generation.

For those young athletes, Bloom represented someone who had competed at some of the highest levels available to a Minnesota player, from winning state championships to playing for the Golden Gophers.

Yet his former teammates remember a legacy that extended beyond statistics, championships and memorable goals.

The friendships Bloom maintained and the relationships he built through hockey remained an important part of his life decades after he left competitive play.

Family, Friends and Minnesota Hockey Community Mourn

Scott Bloom is survived by his wife and two children, who were reportedly beside him during his final moments.

For his family, his legacy reaches far beyond the goal that made him famous in Minnesota hockey circles. He was a husband and father whose absence will be felt most deeply by those who shared everyday life with him.

For Burnsville hockey supporters, however, there will always be another lasting image: Bloom delivering the goal that brought the Braves their first state championship in 1985.

Nearly four decades later, that moment remains part of Burnsville hockey history.

Funeral, visitation and memorial arrangements for Scott Bloom have not been announced in the information currently available.

Scott Bloom will be remembered as a Burnsville champion, Minnesota Golden Gopher, teammate, coach, friend, husband and father whose contribution to Minnesota hockey extended across generations.

Disclaimer

This obituary is based on information available at the time of publication. Scott Bloom’s family reported that his death followed a serious head injury sustained in an accident. However, authorities had not officially determined his cause of death or released complete details explaining how he was injured. Information concerning the accident, official cause of death and funeral arrangements should be confirmed through Bloom’s family, medical authorities, law enforcement or other appropriate official sources.