Colby Cave Oilers forward dies at 25 aft


Colby Cave Oilers forward dies at 25 aft

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forward died Saturday morning after , according to a statement released by his family. Cave was 25."It is with great sadne s to share the news that our Colby Cave pa sed away early this morning," Cave's wife, Emily, wrote . "Both our families are in shock but know our Colby was loved dearly by us, his family and friends, the entire hockey community, and many more. We thank everyone for their prayers during Thomas Hickey Men Jersey this difficult time."Cave was airlifted to the Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto on Tuesday after suffering a brain bleed overnight. It was discovered that a colloid cyst was putting pre sure on his brain and he underwent emergency surgery before being placed in a medically induced coma Casey Cizikas Kids Jersey in the hospital's critical care unit."The National Hockey League family mourns the heartbreaking pa sing of Colby Cave, whose life and hockey career, though too short, were inspiringly emblematic of the best of our game," . "An earnest and hardworking player, he was admired by his teammates and coaches. More important, he was a warm and generous person who was well-liked by all those fortunate enough to know him."In an Instagram post shared Wednesday, while adding that the family was not allowed to physically be in the hospital room with him due to COVID-19 visiting guidelines. After entering the with the in 2017, Cave spent the past few seasons with the Oilers organization. The center split time between the Oilers and Islanders Blank Men Jersey their minor-league affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, this season, scoring one goal in 11 games for Edmonton. Shortly after the news of Cave's pa sing on Saturday, many around the hockey world -- including Cave's former clubs and teammates -- took to social media to remember him. Rest in peace, Colby Cave. Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) The Swift Nikolay Kulemin Women Jersey Current Broncos are devastated to hear of the pa sing of our former captain, Colby Cave. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this time. Rest In Peace, Caver. Swift Current Broncos (@SCBroncos) Rest In Peace, Colby. Torey Krug (@ToreyKrug) Colby Cave was the epitome of a boy who dreamed of being an NHLer and willed himself to become one through hard work and huge character Jim Matheson (@NHLbyMatty) Awful news about Colby Cave, who you may remember is the guy that knocked out Flames prospect Martin Pospisil in an AHL fight last October. He then showed the type of dude he is and earned a lot of respect from both fan bases by following up right after to check on his condition. Darren Haynes (@DarrenWHaynes) RIP Colby Cave... heartbreaking to hear the news this morning, he was always a player that competed hard and played the right way in my time playing against him. Thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones during this time Blake Coleman (@BColes25) Ill always love Thomas Greiss Women Jersey you brother. Colby Anton Blidh (@bliddan)

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