Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images(TORONTO) — Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave has died after suffering a brain bleed on Tuesday.
Cave, a 25-year old, was flown to a Toronto hospital and was placed in a medically induced coma after surgery to remove a colloid cyst that was putting pressure on his brain.
His wife, Emily, confirmed the news in a statement.
“It is with great sadness to share the news that our Colby Cave passed away early this morning,” she said. “I (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.”
In an instagram post on Thursday, Cave’s wife wrote that she and her family were only able to see Cave through a window on Thursday, before the hospital barred them due to Coronavirus rules.