Colby Cave's wife Emily makes statement on his passing

The tragic passing of 25-year-old Edmonton Oiler Colby Cave shocked the hockey world when it was announced. The Saskatchewan native was put into a medically induced coma after suffering a brain bleed, but passed away early Saturday morning. As one can imagine, his wife Emily is in deep mourning, but managed to release a statement on her Instagram account.

To my best friend & love of my life, Colby 🤍 My heart is shattered. The amount of physical, mental, and emotional pain I am in when I think about never seeing, touching, or holding you again is unbearable. You are and will always be my person, my hero, the greatest thing to happen to me. I never dreamed of being a widow before our first wedding anniversary. Although, every cell in my body is lost without you, I promise to continue to make you proud. You were the best friend, husband, doggy daddy, and oh how I wished to see you as a baby daddy. I'll see you again soon, Colb. You'll be in heaven meeting me with a warm wet kiss. You'll be with me every step of the way. I don't want to stop writing just like I didn't want to stop holding you this morning at the hospital. You are my everything. You always will be. Thank you for now being the best Guardian Angel. Just as you ended your vows, I am going to end with one word, AGAPE. ✨

Cave's sister Taylor also talked about the bond with her brother on Twitter.

Word of Cave's death has brought condolences from several players and teams.

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