Colby Cave, a forward in the Edmonton Oilers organization, died Saturday after suffering a brain bleed earlier in the week.
The 25-year-old was remembered through an outpouring of warm messages and memories from family, friends, teammates, coaches, and others around the hockey world.
Statement from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on the passing of Colby Cave. https://t.co/Uk56BzS7qk pic.twitter.com/06V3AFQPra
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 11, 2020
Janet and I are so sad to hear of Colby’s passing. He was a wonderful hockey player with a bright future, but an even better person. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Emily and his entire family. 🙏
— Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) April 11, 2020
Colby was a terrific teammate with great character, admired & liked everywhere he played. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his wife Emily, his family & friends at this very difficult time.
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 11, 2020
Sending our love and deepest condolences to Colby's family, friends, and teammates.
— AHL (@TheAHL) April 11, 2020
Rest in peace, Colby. ❤️ https://t.co/ldU1706Zg7
The bond between a brother and sister is a special one. It remains unchanged by time and distance and is the purest form of friendship I’ve ever had. You will now, and forever, be my special angel Colb💙 pic.twitter.com/WsbmDrP2BD
— Taylor Cave (@tcave9) April 11, 2020
I don’t understand any of it. What I do know is that Colby will be deeply missed. A great person with a great attitude who brought a smile to the rink every day. Deepest condolences to his family. I am so sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace Caver.
— Sam Gagner (@89SGagner) April 11, 2020
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 11, 2020
Colby Cave with his first NHL goal puck, Dec. 17, 2018 scored for @NHLBruins vs @CanadiensMTL at Montreal's Bell Centre. Colby is gone today at age 25. Nothing in this world makes sense. 🙏#RIPColbyCave https://t.co/IooAL3tVrj pic.twitter.com/uTJtA3F1vm
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) April 11, 2020
Colby not only brightened up the hockey world but every person he graced with his presence. We love you Caver, and the entire Cave family we are here with you. We are so sorry for your loss. R.I.P Caver, I’ll meet you at the pearly gates,I’ll bring the beers, I’ll bring the beers https://t.co/MyzB0pI6tv
— joseph gambardella (@DJgamz5) April 11, 2020
Devastating news today. Going to miss that infectious smile of yours Caver. Thankful I got to live with you in Providence and see firsthand your hard work & dedication to hockey. You taught me more than you know, but the best part was you were an even better person. RIP Colby ❤️
— Matthew Grzelcyk (@Matt_Grzelcyk5) April 11, 2020
I’ll always love you brother. #RIP Colby pic.twitter.com/Gb9qTpcdA0
— Anton Blidh (@bliddan) April 11, 2020
Rest In Peace, Colby. 🙏🏻 https://t.co/oCT9CBUBb8
— Torey Krug (@ToreyKrug) April 11, 2020
RIP Colby. Here’s a photo I took the day the Bruins visited the Great Wall of China. He was wearing a Humboldt Broncos hat and a permanent grin. pic.twitter.com/RBqdbSIuIU
— Matt Porter (@mattyports) April 11, 2020
From @Condors Coach Jay Woodcroft:
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 11, 2020
Colby was just such a phenomenal person to be around. He was the epitome of what a professional hockey player should be: caring, driven, focused & serious. Our thoughts & prayers continue to remain with Emily & the entire Cave family.
Players like Colby Cave are what make the AHL such a fun beat.
— PATRICK WILLIAMS (@pwilliamsNHL) April 11, 2020
It's not the usual stereotypes about bus rides or tough schedules.
It's about people who are starting out, chasing their dreams, and going all-out to reach them as they navigate highs and lows.
It never gets old.
Rest In Peace caver, always enjoyed our time together. Was a pleasure and honor to play with you. You always had a positive mindset and could light a room with your smile and laugh. Praying for your family
— Austin Czarnik (@ACzarnik7) April 11, 2020
RIP brother, you will always be in our hearts #Caveman pic.twitter.com/2zr7a8up67
— Malcolm Subban (@Subbz3r0) April 11, 2020
One staff member recalls that every time Cave was recalled from the AHL he would come to the rink and head straight to the staff offices to give everyone a hug. Only player they can recall doing that. "A truly decent and loving person."
— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) April 11, 2020
Blessed to call you a teammate and close friend. I know you’ll be always be watching over us. So grateful for the time we got to spend together. Rest In Peace Caver https://t.co/9C0z3AGaxO
— Ryan Donato (@DonatoRyan) April 11, 2020
The best guy around would always show up with a smile and make his surroundings better. Can’t believe this happened. Prayers and thoughts to Emily, and the family. RIP caver, you will always be missed. https://t.co/ai20Nba0Tc
— Patrick Russell (@PRussell63) April 11, 2020
Gone from us way too early. Was lucky enough to sit next to you all year in the dressing room always bringing a positive attitude and big smile to the rink. You were a warrior on the ice and a gentleman off it. Thanks for being a great teammate and friend. Rest In Peace Caver https://t.co/xeeXWL7WRZ
— Tyler Benson (@TylerBenson_17) April 11, 2020
RIP Colby Cave... heartbreaking to hear the news this morning, he was always a player that competed hard and played the right way in my time playing against him. Thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones during this time 🙏🏼
— Blake Coleman (@BColes25) April 11, 2020
Talk of Colby Cave's exemplary character is not overstated. Here he was going out of his way to make the experience memorable by talking to my boy and his teammates during pre game. He didn't have to do it, but he wanted to. His wife and family can be proud. pic.twitter.com/EQdudnXv2k
— Joe Hutzal (@JoeHutzal) April 11, 2020
So sad to hear about Colby Cave. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. RIP
— Tony DeAngelo (@TonyDee07) April 11, 2020
The hockey world lost a member of our family today. Colby Cave RIP. Thoughts and prayers to his family! ❤️
— Andrew Shaw (@shawz15er) April 11, 2020
Really terrible news this morning. We are praying for the Cave family 🙏🏻❤️
— Rocco Grimaldi (@RGrimaldi23) April 11, 2020
Man this 2020 just ain’t it. Tragedy after heartbreak and the cycle seems to just continue. As tough as it is our only choice is to persevere. I just truly hope and pray the Lord is with the Cave Family today and helping them through this unimaginable loss. 💔🙏🏽
— Akim Aliu (@Dreamer_Aliu78) April 11, 2020
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