The police of Hamilton say ex NHL goaltender Ray Emery has
sunk in harbor.
Inspector Marty Schulenberg stated the Ray’s death cannot be
linked with suspicion, taking it a "case of misadventure."
Ray Emery – 25, participated with different teams all over
his career of a decade. The teams for which he played were Ottawa Senators, Chicago
Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers.
In 2013, he received a William M. Jennings trophy for winning the Stanley with the Blackhawks.
The inspector stated Emery went for a swim in a boat. At 6
a.m., his friends called for emergency when he did not reemerge.
The body was found around 2.50pm which was 20 meters away
from the place he went swimming. The post-mortem shall be done by tomorrow.
The news reach ex team mates and coachers who had played
with him turning them sad, they expressed their sympathies online.
Ray Emery did junior hockey playing for the Sault Ste. Marie
Greyhounds. The GM of Toronto Maple Leafs – Kyle Dubas started his career from
there.
He tweeted in the afternoon.
"Ray's smile and
intelligence made him a magnetic personality," Dubas tweeted. "You always rooted for him to reach his
vast potential, even as he went through the many ups and downs of his playing
career."
James van Riemsdyk – ex Leafs who were in the team with
Emery in Philadelphia wrote, "So sad
to hear the tragic news about Ray Emery — was a great teammate and
person."
On the other hand, owner of Ottawa Senators Eugene Melnyk
gave a statement of condolences.
"Ray was instrumental in our run to the
2007 Stanley Cup Final, and at his best he brought a competitive edge and
combative mentality to the game. On behalf of our entire organization, I wish
to extend my deepest sympathies to Ray's family, friends and loved ones,"
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