AHL, NHL mourn loss of Colby Cave The entire Pro Hockey News family extends its sympathies and condolences the Condors, Oilers and Cave family.

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NEW YORK – NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman released the following statement on the passing of Oilers forward Colby Cave.

“The National Hockey League family mourns the heartbreaking passing of Colby Cave, whose life and hockey career, though too short, were inspiringly emblematic of the best of our game. Undrafted but undaunted, Colby was relentless in the pursuit of his hockey dream with both the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins organizations. An earnest and hardworking player, he was admired by his teammates and coaches. More important, he was a warm and generous person who was well-liked by all those fortunate enough to know him.

“We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife Emily, their families and Colby’s countless friends throughout the hockey world.”

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The American Hockey League added its condolences.

Cave, 25, underwent emergency surgery at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto to remove a brain cyst and had been in a medically induced coma since Tuesday.

A native of North Battleford, Sask., Cave played 283 games in the American Hockey League over five seasons as a pro, collecting 54 goals and 84 assists for the Condors and the Providence Bruins. He also skated in 67 games in the National Hockey League with Edmonton and Boston.

“Colby Cave was beloved as a teammate and friend, as a husband and son,” said AHL President and Chief Executive Officer David Andrews. “The entire American Hockey League extends our deepest condolences to Colby’s wife, Emily, and his entire family, as well as to those whose lives he touched in the Oilers and Bruins organizations and throughout hockey.”