It's always a shame when a young soul passes on. Former NHL goaltender Ray Emery has passed away according to reports. He was only 35 years old. During his career, Emery played for the Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, and Philadelphia Flyers. He earned the nickname "Razor" for his personality and play style, which was sharp and aggressive. Emery was a talented goalie that was drafted in 2001 by the Ottawa Senators. He won the Stanley Cup Championship with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013. According to ESPN, Emery drowned while swimming in Lake Ontario. The Hamilton Police Department claim that Emery was reported missing around 6 AM on Sunday in Hamilton Harbour. The harbor is south-west of Toronto, on the westernmost section of Lake Ontario. His body was found close to where he was last spotted swimming. The last time Emery played in the NHL was in the 2014-15 season for the Flyers. The Blackhawks released an official statement on the passing of Emery. "The Chicago Blackhawks organization was deeply saddened to hear of Ray Emery's passing," the team stated. "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."<doc-sep>Retired NHL goaltender Ray Emery, who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 2013, drowned in his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario, on Sunday. He was 35. Hamilton Police said Emery was identified as the victim of a swimming incident. Emery’s body was recovered before 3 p.m. Sunday. Hamilton Police said a cause of death would be confirmed after a post-mortem. Emery, who was nicknamed “Razor” for his aggressive playing style between the pipes, played parts of 11 NHL seasons with the Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Anaheim Ducks and Chicago. Emery joined the Blackhawks on a tryout contract in July 2011 before earning a one-year deal in October. He posted a 15-9-4 record, including a 10-0-3 mark at home, with a 2.81 goals-against average in 34 regular-season games. The Hawks signed him to a one-year extension after the season. Emery showed why he deserved the $1.15 million deal early with an NHL-record 12 straight wins to start the 2013 season. By the season’s end, Emery had 17 wins and a 1.94 GAA. Emery and fellow netminder Corey Crawford combined to post the best GAA in the NHL to win the William M. Jennings Trophy. The duo would help Chicago win their second Cup in three seasons . The news of his death felt by former teammates turned friends in the hockey community. The NHLPA’s players and staff send our heartfelt condolences to Ray Emery’s family and friends, following the terrible tragedy that occurred earlier today. Ray will be missed by his many friends within the hockey community. — NHLPA (@NHLPA) 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 Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Ray Emery, our former goaltender, who passed away early this morning. pic.twitter.com/QmZJpd7hcM — Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) July 15, 2018 I am fucking crushed. You will be missed deeply Ray. I love you man. — Daniel Carcillo (@CarBombBoom13) July 15, 2018 I will always remember Ray as a good person first & foremost. I envied his demeanor. He had a contagious personality. People were drawn to him. I made close friendships bc of him @DaveBolland I will never forget his selflessness. Man this hurts. Rest easy Uncle Ray Ray pic.twitter.com/hWsl9SNVwE — Daniel Carcillo (@CarBombBoom13) July 15, 2018 Lost my golfing buddy and best friend today. Uncle Ray Ray touched a lot of hearts and people. Love and miss ya https://t.co/BekxgI5Dgm — Dave Bolland (@DaveBolland) July 15, 2018 The Tootoo family is very sadden to hear the news on the passing of Ray Emery today. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. #RIPrazor — Jordin Tootoo (@Jtootoo22) 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 At a loss for words. An incredible teammate and stall mate. Rip razor — Scott Laughton (@Laughts21) 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<doc-sep>(CNN) Former NHL goaltender Ray Emery was found dead Sunday in the harbor in Hamilton, Ontario, hours after he disappeared while swimming, police said. He was 35. Hamilton police tweeted that they recovered his body about 2:50 p.m. He was last seen in Lake Ontario's Hamilton Harbor about 6 a.m., when police responded to reports of a possible drowning. "Cause of death will be confirmed pending a post-mortem," said Jackie Penman of Hamilton police in a statement. Fans and former teammates expressed sadness on Twitter. Read More<doc-sep>Julio Cortez/Associated Press Former NHL goaltender Ray Emery died while swimming Sunday morning. He was 35 years old. Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun reported the news, noting Emery, who played for the Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks during his NHL career, drowned Sunday morning at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Hamilton Police provided an update on the situation Sunday afternoon: "They went out for a swim and unfortunately he did not emerge after diving in," police inspector Marty Schulenberg said, per Joanna Frketich of the Hamilton Spectator. "We responded along with Hamilton Fire and EMS. Unfortunately, our efforts on the water and in the area just around the piers were met with negative results." Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas offered his condolences in a statement which read, in part, he was "fortunate to be around Ray at the very start of his promising career in Sault Ste. Marie, where we drafted him in 1999, and then again at the end of his carrer, when he played for us in 2016-17 with the Toronto Marlies:" Emery last appeared in an NHL game in 2014-15 after entering the league as a fourth-round pick in 2001. He led the Senators to the Stanley Cup Final in 2007, starting 20 games in the playoff run with a 13-7 record and save percentage of 90.7. He was also on the Blackhawks team that captured the Stanley Cup in 2012-13, boasting a sparkling 17-1 record and 1.94 goals against average during that regular season. He won the William M. Jennings Trophy in 2012-13, which is awarded to the goaltender who allows the fewest goals against during a season.<doc-sep>
The body of former Flyers goalie Ray Emery was discovered in Hamilton Harbour on Sunday. Emery was 35 years old. (Photo: John Boruk) Tweets honouring the life of Ray Emery came flooding in after the news of his tragic passing on Sunday. Emery reportedly drowned in his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario, after police received a call early Sunday morning. His body was recovered later in the afternoon, when Emery was pronounced dead. He was 35. Emery played with the Senators, Flyers, Blackhawks and Ducks from 2003-2015, earning the nickname ”Razor” for his aggressive style of play. Members of the hockey community are now sharing memories of Ray and their time spent playing with him, working with him, or just getting to watch him. On the passing of Ray Emery… pic.twitter.com/aR17IBFE0d — Kyle Dubas (@kyledubas) 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 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 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 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 We are saddened by the news of Ray Emery's passing. Our condolences go out to Ray’s family and friends. https://t.co/nMNCdJQSyY pic.twitter.com/Pjy2QwcuB8 — NHL (@NHL) July 15, 2018 I will always remember Ray as a good person first & foremost. I envied his demeanor. He had a contagious personality. People were drawn to him. I made close friendships bc of him @DaveBolland I will never forget his selflessness. Man this hurts. Rest easy Uncle Ray Ray pic.twitter.com/hWsl9SNVwE — Daniel Carcillo (@CarBombBoom13) July 15, 2018