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| Former Bruins center Colby Cave dies at 25 |
Former Bruins center Colby Cave dies at 25
The Most Unexceptional professional athletes for journalists to hide are those that act like a mean guy off the ice or faraway from the playing field.
They might not make the foremost spectacular plays or make the foremost money, but they’re still working at A level that a minuscule percentage of the population could imagine. Yet some guys’ personalities never get trapped altogether that and that they remain an equivalent .
That was Colby Cave.
After suffering a brain bleed and being put during a medically-induced coma following emergency surgery earlier in the week , former Bruins center and Oilers forward Colby Cave died Saturday morning at the age of 25.
"It is with great sadness to share the news that our Colby Cave gave up the ghost this morning," Cave's wife, Emily, said during a statement released this morning. "Both our families are in shock but know our Colby was loved dearly by us, his family and friends, the whole hockey community and lots of more. We thank everyone for his or her prayers during this difficult time."
Signed by the Bruins as an undrafted free agent following a successful juniors career with the Swift Current Broncos in Apr. 2015, Cave skated in 67 games between the B's and and Oilers over three NHL seasons, and positively left his mark on those fortunate enough to urge to understand the always-smiling talent from Saskatchewan.
Former Bruins center Colby Cave dies at 25
"I was saddened to listen to the news that Colby was unable to awaken from his coma and has passed. My heart aches for Emily and therefore the entire Cave family," Bruins head Don Sweeney said during a statement. "Colby was a special person! He signed with the Bruins as an undrafted player but his accomplishments within the WHL told a special story. His leadership qualities were beyond his years! When he received development camp and in Providence for the 2015-16 season, he exhibited Patrice Bergeron-like characteristics, on and off the ice! Driven and committed to be an NHL player, Colby was also uniquely unselfish together with his own NHL dream, helping his teammates and his coaches, game-by-game and day-by-day!
Former Bruins center Colby Cave dies at 25
"Colby’s red hair underneath that 'Peaky Blinders' brimmed hat during the teams’ march into Notre Dame Stadium for the Winter Classic may be a special memory… not because the Bruins won that day but because i do know Colby cherished the chance to play therein game. The Hockey World lost an excellent one that was beloved by his teammates and everybody that was fortunate enough to spend time with Colby Cave."
Cave, who made his NHL debut with the Bruins in Dec. 2017, scored the primary goal of his NHL career during a Dec. 17, 2018 convert the Canadiens, and earned some high praise from Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy for his efforts as a hardworker who would do whatever was asked of him. thereon night, that included centering Boston's top line against their top rival.
Family couldn't visit due to pandemic
Earlier in the week , she pleaded for him to awaken in another emotional post
The Oilers, which Cave joined in 2019, called it a "very, very sad day" for the organization.
Former Bruins center Colby Cave dies at 25
"Colby was a terrific teammate with great character, admired and liked everywhere he played," Oilers Chairman Bob Nicholson and head Ken Holland said during a joint statement. "Our thoughts and prayers leave to his wife Emily, his family and friends at this very difficult time."
Boston Bruins President Cam Neely offered condolences also .
"As an undrafted free agent from Saskatchewan, Colby chose the Bruins and once he came to our organization, he seized the chance and showed on and off the ice that he was a special ice-hockey player and person," Neely said. "He was, and can always be a Bruin, and he are going to be dearly missed by everyone who was lucky enough to understand him."
Former Bruins center Colby Cave dies at 25
The rest of the hockey world is additionally mourning Cave's death, with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman calling him "an earnest and hardworking player" and "a warm and generous person."
"The National league family mourns the heartbreaking passing of Colby Cave, whose life and hockey career, though too short, were inspiringly emblematic of the foremost Unexceptional of our game," Bettman said during a statement. "Undrafted but undaunted, Colby was relentless within the pursuit of his hockey dream with both the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins organizations."
Former Bruins center Colby Cave dies at 25
A 'phenomenal person'
Jay Woodcroft, head coach of the American league team Oilers affiliate Bakersfield Condors, called him a "phenomenal person to be around."
"He was the epitome of what knowledgeable ice-hockey player should be: caring, driven, focused and high ," Woodcroft said during a statement.
Cave, a native of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, played 67 career NHL games with Edmonton and therefore the Boston Bruins, who signed him as a free agent in 2015.
He had four goals and five assists with the 2 teams, additionally to 11 goals and 12 assists with the Bakersfield Condors of the American league .
Former Bruins center Colby Cave dies at 25
It was just a sample of what made Cave such a presence for the Bruins organization from the instant he signed to the instant he left via a waiver claim from the Oilers, departing the organization after playing the 14th-most games in P-Bruins history, with 239 games (and with a letter on his jersey for the ultimate stretch within the organization).
Players and teams from across the NHL and other hockey leagues expressed their sympathies.
Former Bruins center Colby Cave dies at 25
"He was an incredible young man with passion, dedication and respect for the sport of hockey," Bruin center Patrice Bergeron said during a statement. "Beyond that he was genuine, respectful and always filled with life. I’m glad our paths crossed, and that i had the prospect to urge to understand him. He are going to be dearly missed by all. On behalf of myself, my wife Stephanie, and our three kids, we send our most sincere condolences to his wife Emily and his whole family.
"We are keeping you in our thoughts and sending you strength and love during this Actually quite Droll time."
Ty Anderson may be a writer and columnist for 985TheSportsHub.com. Any opinions expressed don't necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries.
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