Boston.com · Apr 11, 2020
Former Bruin Colby Cave dies at 25
Colby Cave skates with the puck, November 26, 2018.Former Bruin and current Oiler Colby Cave died Saturday after he was placed in a medically induced coma Tuesday following emergency surgery to remove a cyst that was putting pressure on his brain.
“It is with great sadness to share the news that our Colby Cave passed away this morning,” the family said in a statement issued Saturday. “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.”