Stephen Peat, a former NHL ahead who performed 4 seasons with the Washington Capitals, has died tragically from accidents sustained in an accident two weeks in the past.
Peat was 44 years outdated.
“The NHL Alumni Affiliation is heartbroken to be taught that Stephen Peat has handed away from his accidents after a tragic accident simply over two weeks in the past,” NHL Alumni mentioned in a press release on Thursday. “He was solely 44 years outdated.
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Stephen Peat, #51 of the Washington Capitals, skates in opposition to the Toronto Maple Leafs throughout NHL recreation motion on March 29, 2003, at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Graig Abel/Getty Pictures)
“Within the wake of this tragic accident, Stephen might be serving to to save lots of quite a few lives via organ donation. We ship our deepest condolences to Stephen’s household, buddies and former teammates throughout this tough time.”
The kind of accident that Peat was concerned in was not disclosed.
Peat, a second-round draft decide by the Anaheim Geese in 1998, was referred to as an enforcer within the NHL throughout his 130 profession video games.
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The Canadian started his skilled profession within the WHL, taking part in for the Purple Deer Rebels, Tri-Metropolis Individuals and Calgary Hitmen over 5 seasons, totaling 11 targets and 36 assists over 203 video games there.
Stephen Peat #51 of the Washington Capitals skates in opposition to the Toronto Maple Leafs throughout NHL recreation motion on October 25, 2003, at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Graig Abel/Getty Pictures)
He was finally dealt from the Geese to the Capitals, the place he would make his NHL debut through the 2001-02 season. He was taking part in with the Portland Pirates within the AHL earlier than getting the decision.
Peat would transfer forwards and backwards between the NHL and AHL throughout his time with the Capitals, however when he was with the large membership, he tallied eight targets and two assists. He additionally had 234 penalty minutes, as he made positive to claim his presence on the ice.
Peat would finally retire through the 2006-07 season, taking part in only one recreation with the New Jersey Devils’ AHL affiliate Albany River Rats.
Stephen Peat. #54 of the Washington Capitals. seems on throughout a NHL hockey recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Thrashers at MCI Heart on November 11, 2001, in Washington, D.C. (Mitchell Layton/Getty Pictures)
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Peat’s loss of life comes shortly after one other tragedy within the NHL, as Columbus Blue Jackets begin Johnny Gaudreau and his youthful brother, Matthew Gaudreau, have been killed in Salem County, New Jersey, after they have been struck by a suspected drunken driver whereas using their bikes. Their deaths got here on the eve of their sister Katie’s wedding ceremony.
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