Oilers forward Colby Cave has passed away at the age of 25. The family released the following statement today:
It is with great sadness to share the news that our Colby Cave passed away early this morning. I (Emily, his wife) 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.
Oilers GM Ken Holland and team chairman Bob Nicholson also issued the following statement:
On behalf of the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club and the Bakersfield Condors, we wanted to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends after the passing of our teammate Colby Cave earlier this morning. Colby was a terrific teammate with great character, admired and liked everywhere he played. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Emily, his family and friends at this very difficult time.
Cave was placed in a medically-induced coma on Tuesday after suffering a brain bleed overnight and underwent emergency surgery to remove a colloid cyst that was causing pressure on his brain soon after. While the procedure was successful, he remained in a coma until his passing today.
Cave played in 67 career NHL games over parts of three seasons between Boston who signed him as an undrafted free agent back in 2015 and Edmonton who claimed him off waivers in January of 2019. Earlier this week, his agent Jason Davidson indicated that Cave’s situation did not appear to be linked to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The entire staff at PHR joins the rest of the hockey world in sending our condolences to Cave’s family and friends.
Rest In Peace Cave. Much love.
Prayers to Colby’s family, the Oilers and Condors organizations, and the entire hockey family.
ditto.
very well said acarneglia
Sad news….prayers for the family and friends.
what a terrible situation for everyone involved. no one should ever have to go through an ordeal like this.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Colby , and to Edmonton Oilers organization , teammates and fans, and the NHL.
Caver, you will be missed greatly, both on and off the ice. First rate guy, first rate husband to your wife and first rate son to your parents. Rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to the Cave family on your loss during this difficult time.
RIP Colby. You will be missed by fans across the league.
Terrible. RIP Colby.
RIP Mr. Cave…you left us too soon…
Gone to soon, but will never be forgotten. Played the game the right way Colby.The hockey isn’t the same without you. Rest easy.
Very said. Prayers to the Cave family.
A sad loss. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones and with his teammates as well.
Prayers for his wife and extended family. RIP, Colby.
Such a sad thing to happen… only 25 years old. Rest In Peace Colby, my heart goes out to your family and friends.