Todd Ewen passes away

[CMPunk]

Another former tough guy. Sadly it looks like he took his own life

Bob McKenzie retweeted Amanda Singroy ‏@CTVAmanda 14m14 minutes ago
We've learned former #nhl enforcer Todd Ewen appears to have died of self-inflicted gunshot wound to head @CTVNews

[CaptainCrunch]

damn, I don't know what else to say except that.

[corporatejay]

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/nhl...ontador-video/

[dirk diggler]

Remember back in the day hanging out at Three Cheers on Electric Avenue and running into Ewen and some of the other Canadiens, he was quite friendly, seemed like a pretty nice guy. very sad

[Dion]

Police classify death of former NHLer Todd Ewen as suicide

According to CTV Calgary’s Amanda Singroy, police say Ewen died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. She also Tweets that Ewen’s family said the 49-year old battled depression for years.

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nh...004027342.html

[Bunk]

Very sad. My boss was quite good friends with him, played a lot of hockey with him.

[killer_carlson]

My thoughts go out to his family.

[habernac]

Ugh, so sad. He was a very nice man. Met him way back in his Habs days, very friendly and approachable. I remember he wrote a children's book back in the day. Seemed like a gentle giant. RIP, Todd.

[StrykerSteve]

RIP Todd

[Mightyfire89]

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

Remember back in the day hanging out at Three Cheers on Electric Avenue and running into Ewen and some of the other Canadiens, he was quite friendly, seemed like a pretty nice guy. very sad

Most of the NHL enforcer type guys are the best dudes you could meet. They're almost always humble and cool. The sad fact is most of them aren't just fighting on the ice, they're fighting mental demons and a lot of them turn to alcohol and drugs, recreational and painkillers, to help them through.

The fact that the enforcer seems to be almost out of the game is somewhat sad for those who hoped to make the NHL with their fists but it might just save some lives down the road.

RIP Todd.

[droopydrew19]

It's pretty sad that NHL Enforcers seem to have a shelflife very similar to WWE wrestlers.