Former Washington Capitals enforcer has tragically passed away at 44
In the wake of a tragic couple of weeks for the hockey community, the NHL has lost another one of their own as former Washington Capitals enforcer Stephen Peat has passed away at 44-years-old.
Drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in 1998, Peat was traded to the Washington Capitals were he soon became a strong fan favorite a draw for fans to come watch the team play. He was an old-school enforcer and heavyweight fighter that went to toe to toe with some of the biggest and meanest guys in the game.
In the wake of this tragic accident, Stephen will be helping to save numerous lives through organ donation.
We send our deepest condolences to Stephen's family, friends, and former teammates during this difficult time.'"
Weather it was due to the trauma and physicality he was subjected to every night, Peat struggled with his mental health after his time was done in the NHL. He battled homelessness and also accused of setting his own fathers home on fire. The services we have today for players struggling we not as prevalent when Peat was active, and if they were maybe the outcome of his life could of been different.
Nonetheless, even NHL players like Peat deserve compassion and empathy for their actions and it does not take away the tragedy him and his family are dealing with. We want to send our deepest and most sincere condolences to his entire family during this difficult time.
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Former Capitals enforcer Stephen Peat dead at 44
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