Hockey community pays tribute to former NHLer Ray Emery

Hamilton Police confirm that Ray Emery passed away at age 35 after drowning in Hamilton Harbour. Courtesy City TV.

Sportsnet Staff July 15, 2018, 6:16 PM

The hockey community has lost one of their own.

Hamilton Police announced Sunday afternoon that former NHLer Ray Emery had drowned in Lake Ontario, calling the tragic situation a “case of misadventure.”

The netminder’s NHL career spanned 287 games, taking him through stints with the Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks after he entered the league as the 99th-overall pick in the 2001 draft.

Emery also suited up for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds during his junior hockey days, and spent time with the AHL affiliates of the Senators, Flyers, Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs.

The hockey world paid tribute to the memorable goaltender following the news of his passing:

My Best friend. My Brother. I love you! pic.twitter.com/YWDX2jm55t

— Brian McGrattan (@bigern10) July 15, 2018

Ray was a great teammate and an even better friend. Rest in peace Razor. I’ll miss you man. pic.twitter.com/NNHNc1Swyd

— Claude Giroux (@28CGiroux) July 15, 2018

Rest In Peace brother

— Milan Lucic (@27MilanLucic) July 15, 2018

https://twitter.com/DaveBolland/status/1018608135488069633

So saddened of the tragic news of Ray Emery’s passing. We played together for only a short time but he was a great teammate and competitor. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. May he Rest In Peace.

— Nick Foligno (@NickFoligno) July 15, 2018

I can still remember watching this and pretending to be “Emery” as the mini stick goalie in my basement like it was just yesterday. Gone too soon.

My thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest In Peace. https://t.co/PxTF6JsP3o

— Ben Harpur (@bharpur95) July 15, 2018

Such sad news about Ray Emery. He will be greatly missed. An incredible teammate with a huge heart.

— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) July 15, 2018

Condolences to family and friends. From the AHL to the NHL Ray was always in our face. Major competitor. Got to later share a golf cart for a round with him and meet the man. Easy as hell to hang and talk and laugh with. Tragic loss. https://t.co/KnYdUqkDrd

— Colby Armstrong (@armdog) July 15, 2018

So sad to hear about the passing of Ray Emery. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. #RIP

— Nate Thompson (@NateThompson44) July 15, 2018

So sad to hear the news of Ray Emery. You will be missed bro! #RIPRazor

— Scott Hartnell (@Hartsy43) July 15, 2018

Rest In Peace Razor. Going to miss you brother. pic.twitter.com/u8vfmS091b

— Max Domi (@maxdomi) July 15, 2018

Horrible to hear about Ray Emery. He was an incredible teammate. #Razor

— William Nylander (@wmnylander) July 15, 2018

Horrible to hear about the tragic passing of Ray Emery. He was an incredible NHL goalie that accomplished so much in the game, a lot of which went under the radar. He was also one of my favorite @TorontoMarlies teammates in his brief time with us. Rest In Peace to a legend #Razor

— Garret Sparks (@GSparks40) July 15, 2018

So sad to hear the tragic news about Ray Emery- was a great teammate and person #rip

— James van Riemsdyk (@JVReemer21) July 15, 2018

RIP Ray.
Honored to have had the chance to meet him yesterday at a charity event! A very tough competitor. pic.twitter.com/kYqTVAcvpe

— Adam Henrique (@AdamHenrique) July 15, 2018

Sad to hear about the tragic news of Ray Emery. Great teammate and person. #RIPRazor pic.twitter.com/JB3ueXr7N0

— Brayden Schenn (@Bschenn_10) July 15, 2018

At a loss for words. An incredible teammate and stall mate. Rip razor

— Scott Laughton (@Laughts21) July 15, 2018

On the passing of Ray Emery… pic.twitter.com/aR17IBFE0d

— Kyle Dubas (@kyledubas) July 15, 2018

The Chicago Blackhawks organization was deeply saddened to hear of Ray Emery’s passing. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. The Blackhawks will fondly remember Ray as a fierce competitor, a good teammate and a Stanley Cup champion. pic.twitter.com/Q2gm0gG6sZ

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) July 15, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ray’s family and friends. Rest in peace, Razor. pic.twitter.com/fInQmuXCWJ

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) July 15, 2018

https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1018604192171057152

Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk issues statement on the passing of Ray Emery: https://t.co/6lrQiaaoyU

— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) July 15, 2018

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