Rick Rypien Ice hockey player

Rick Joseph Rypien (May 16, 1984 – August 15, 2011) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who spent parts of six seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Vancouver Canucks. After a major junior career of four years with the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League, he was signed by the minor professional Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League (AHL) in 2005. The following season, he signed with the Canucks. He spent six years with the organization, splitting time between the Canucks and Moose, their AHL affiliate. Following the 2010–11 NHL season, Rypien signed with the Winnipeg Jets, but died before joining his new team. His death was preceded by a history of clinical depression, which included two personal leaves of absence from the Canucks during his career. A fourth-line player in the NHL, he was known for his hitting and fighting abilities.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 16, 1984
Birth place	Alberta , Blairmore Alberta , Coleman Alberta , Canada
Date of death	August 15, 2011
Place of death	Alberta , Canada , Crowsnest Pass , Crowsnest Pass Alberta
Height (meters)	1.8034
Weight (Kilograms)	87.9984