Edmonton Oilers ace Colby Cave has died just four days after being rushed to hospital for an emergency brain operation. The NHL star was taken to a Toronto hospital on Tuesday and placed in a medically-induced coma after a brain bleed.
Surgeons removed a colloid cyst that had been placing pressure on his brain however it was not enough to save Cave. The forward died aged 25 with his family saying: “It is with great sadness to share the news that our Colby Cave passed away early this morning. "We thank everyone for their prayers during this difficult time." While his wife Emily said: "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." Cave played 67