Tidigare NHL-målvakt död i drunkningsolycka – blev 35
Den före detta NHL-målvakten Ray Emery är död, rapporterar flera kanadensiska medier. Han dog i en drunkningsolycka i kanadensiska Hamilton tidigt på söndagsmorgonen, lokal tid. Dödsfallet bekräftas av lokal polis på Twitter.
Emery spelade i NHL i elva säsonger, bland annat för Chicago Blackhawks och Ottawa Senators. 2013 var han andramålvakt när Chicago vann Stanley Cup.
Emery blev 35 år.
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Ray Emery
Wikipedia (en)
Ray Emery (September 28, 1982 – July 15, 2018) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the NHL for 11 seasons. Emery was chosen 99th overall by the National Hockey League (NHL) Ottawa Senators in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. During the 2006–07 season, he led the Ottawa Senators to the Stanley Cup finals. It was the Senators' first appearance in the finals since 1927. His teammates and fans often refer to him as "Razor" or "Sugar Ray" for his aggressive playing style. He won a Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013.
Emery received numerous awards and accolades. In April 2013, he won the William M. Jennings Trophy along with teammate Corey Crawford, awarded to the goaltender or goaltenders who give up the fewest goals in the season. Emery finished the season with a 1.94 goals against average and a 0.922 save percentage. His 17 wins included 12 straight to start the year, the best such streak in NHL history. Emery is a two-time Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy finalist for his dedication and perseverance.
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