Oilers' Colby Cave dies at 25

Colby Cave, a forward in the Edmonton Oilers organization, died Saturday after suffering a brain bleed earlier this week, the club confirmed.

"It is with great sadness to share the news that our Colby Cave passed away early this morning," his family said in a statement. "I (his wife, Emily) and 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."

Cave underwent emergency surgery Tuesday to remove a colloid cyst that was causing pressure on his brain.

The 25-year-old had been in a medically induced coma at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto.

Cave played 11 games for the Oilers this season but spent the majority of the campaign with their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. He was in his second campaign with the organization after playing parts of five years with the Boston Bruins and their farm team in Providence to begin his career.

The Oilers claimed him off waivers from the Bruins in January 2019.

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