The Providence Bruins announced this morning that the team has created the Colby Cave Memorial Award, an honor that will be given annually to “a deserving Providence Bruins player for their dedication to the community and charitable organizations.”
The award was created in partnership with Cave’s family and the Boston Bruins Foundation.
Cave played in 239 games for Providence, along with 23 games for the Bruins at the NHL level.
He passed away at the age of 25 in April after suffering from a brain bleed.
In a press release, Bruins GM Don Sweeney and Providence head coach offered their thoughts on Cave:
“The Colby Cave Memorial Award is a special way to honor and remember Colby for his leadership qualities and humanitarian efforts,” said Sweeney.