Rest in peace, Colby Cave. 🖤 https://t.co/oHBUdNAGII
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 11, 2020
“It is with great sadness to share the news that our Colby Cave passed away this morning,” the statement said. “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 this difficult time.”
Players and teams from across the NHL and other hockey leagues expressed their sympathies.
“Colby Cave was beloved as a teammate and friend, as a husband and son,” AHL president and CEO David Andrews said in a statement. “The entire American Hockey League extends our deepest condolences to Colby’s wife, Emily, and his entire family, as well as to those whose lives he touched in the Oilers and Bruins organizations and throughout hockey.”
A native of Battleford, Saskatchewan, Cave scored one goal in 11 games with Edmonton this season.
R.I.P.
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