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turbinetree

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Sat Apr 11, 2020, 12:56 PM Apr 2020

'Undrafted but undaunted': Oilers' Colby Cave dies at 25

Source: Associated Press

29 minutes ago

TORONTO (AP) — Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave died Saturday after a brain bleed this week. He was 25.

The NHL club confirmed Cave’s death with a statement from his family:

“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.”

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Cave’s “life and hockey career, though too short, were inspiringly emblematic of the best of our game.”

“Undrafted but undaunted, Colby was relentless in the pursuit of his hockey dream,” he added.

Read more: https://apnews.com/0904f4bc410b7b502595996789d7c930



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'Undrafted but undaunted': Oilers' Colby Cave dies at 25 (Original Post) turbinetree Apr 2020 OP
25? underpants Apr 2020 #1
... iluvtennis Apr 2020 #2
I watched Colby with the AHL's Providence Bruins RhodeIslandOne Apr 2020 #3
 

RhodeIslandOne

(5,042 posts)
3. I watched Colby with the AHL's Providence Bruins
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 09:10 PM
Apr 2020

One of my favorite players. Not much NHL upside, but a tremendous work ethic and grit.

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