Colby Cave

Ice Hockey Player, Boston Bruins

Colby Cave - Ice Hockey Player, Boston Bruins
Born

December 26th, 1994
30 years ago

Died

2020
5 years ago — 26 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

Played professional ice hockey as a center. Made debut in the NHL with the Boston Bruins. Also played for the AHL teams, including the Providence Bruins. Joined the Edmonton Oilers and contributed to the team during multiple seasons. Tragically passed away in 2020 at the age of 25 due to complications from a brain tumor.

Debuted in the NHL with the Boston Bruins

Played for the Edmonton Oilers

Competed in the AHL for the Providence Bruins

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