Tuesday, August 16, 2011

NHLPA Releases Statement on Rick Rypien's Passing

The NHLPA issued a brief press release on the untimely passing of Rick Rypien. Here is the release in it's entirety...


NHLPA STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF RICK RYPIEN

TORONTO (August 16, 2011) - National Hockey League Players' Association Executive Director Don Fehr issued the following statement on the passing of Rick Rypien:

“All Players and NHLPA staff are saddened to learn of Rick’s passing. He was a respected member of our Association and will be greatly missed throughout the hockey community. Our sincere condolences go out to Rick’s family, friends and many fans.”

More later...

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