Colby Cave: 5 Things About Edmonton Oilers Player Dead At 25
The Edmonton Oilers team confirmed in a statement from his family that their forward Colby Cave died on Saturday, April 11, after suffering a brain bleed earlier this week. He was only 25 years old. “I (Emily, Cave’s 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,” it read. “We thank everyone for their prayers during this difficult time.” Colby was placed in a medically-induced coma on Tuesday, April 7 at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. He was first airlifted to Toronto after being admitted to a hospital in Barrie, Ontario on Monday, April 6.