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Oilers Forward Colby Cave Passes Away

April 11, 2020 at 10:53 am CDT | by Brian La Rose 15 Comments

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.

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  1. kingslayer23

    11 months ago

    Rest In Peace Cave. Much love.

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  2. acarneglia

    11 months ago

    Prayers to Colby’s family, the Oilers and Condors organizations, and the entire hockey family.

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    • icantstanditicant

      11 months ago

      ditto.
      very well said acarneglia

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  3. Cyclone37

    11 months ago

    Sad news….prayers for the family and friends.

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  4. DarkSide830

    11 months ago

    what a terrible situation for everyone involved. no one should ever have to go through an ordeal like this.

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  5. riverrat64

    11 months ago

    My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Colby , and to Edmonton Oilers organization , teammates and fans, and the NHL.

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  6. MacJablonski--NotVegasLegend

    11 months ago

    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.

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  7. vincent k. mcmahon

    11 months ago

    RIP Colby. You will be missed by fans across the league.

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  8. windmill_noise_causes_cancer

    11 months ago

    Terrible. RIP Colby.

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  9. Bdd1967

    11 months ago

    RIP Mr. Cave…you left us too soon…

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  10. wreckage

    11 months ago

    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.

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  11. RedFeather

    11 months ago

    Very said. Prayers to the Cave family.

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  12. Spirit79

    11 months ago

    A sad loss. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones and with his teammates as well.

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  13. Gbear

    11 months ago

    Prayers for his wife and extended family. RIP, Colby.

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  14. Raiderfan55

    11 months ago

    Such a sad thing to happen… only 25 years old. Rest In Peace Colby, my heart goes out to your family and friends.

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