Rick rypien update

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These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. But it was his offensive skills and forechecking abilities that developed him into an all-around player fit for an NHL role.

He notched his first goal on his first shift and battled opponents more than twice his size, becoming a fan favourite in his role as David versus Goliath.

While with the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, he spent countless hours volunteering his time to charitable initiatives that helped children in a number of capacities.

He returned home each summer to continue his philanthropic work, volunteering and donating items to hockey camps to foster their growth and encourage young hockey players. Professionally, he served as a protector, always looking out for others.

His utmost concern was his teammates. This sentiment was mimicked in his approach to family and friends. Not wanting to burden others, Rick shied away from revealing his battle with depression until he confided in friends Kevin Bieksa and Craig Heisinger.

Some information may no longer be current. The Vancouver Canucks will pay tribute to former enforcer Rick Rypien who commited suicide in the off-season. Rick Rypien still weighs on the hearts of the Vancouver Canucks months after his death.

Vancouver paid tribute to Rypien before Tuesday night's game against the New York Rangers with a video that honoured the former Canuck, who suffered from depression and committed suicide in the off-season. He didn't like people worrying about him and making a big deal about things.

During the pre-game ceremony, Bieksa presented Rypien's game-worn jersey from their 40th anniversary celebration to Rypien's brother Wes Rypien Jr. The four-minute video included opened with a dark-eyed Rypien and showed scenes from his minor hockey days in Blairmore, Alta. It also showed Rypien scoring the game-winning goal the last time the Canucks played the Rangers in November Rick was a talented player with an extremely bright future.

His hunger for the game made him a valued team member both on and off the ice. This loss has impacted us as more than just a hockey team. Rick has been a beloved member of the Canucks family for the past six years.