Little Hawk
Active Member
Just heard the 'Ripper' was found dead in Edmonton.
My God, only 27.
RIP Rick and thanks for the memories.
My God, only 27.
RIP Rick and thanks for the memories.
Rick Rypien: RIP
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scott craven
Well-Known Member
Tough guy. tough life
too bad...
too bad...
Derby
Crew Member
Sad..The guy had a big heart and the Nucks really stood behind the guy 
Vancouver Canucks statement on the passing of Rick RypienMonday, 15.08.2011 / 10:50 PM / News Vancouver Canucks
Rypien
Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Canucks issued the following statement today in regards to the passing of Rick Rypien:
“It is with tremendous sadness that the Vancouver Canucks confirm the passing of Rick Rypien. Rick has been a beloved member of the Canucks family for the past six years. Rick was a great teammate and friend to our players, coaches and staff. We send our deepest condolences to the Rypien family at this most difficult time.”
Vancouver Canucks statement on the passing of Rick RypienMonday, 15.08.2011 / 10:50 PM / News Vancouver Canucks
Rypien
Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Canucks issued the following statement today in regards to the passing of Rick Rypien:
“It is with tremendous sadness that the Vancouver Canucks confirm the passing of Rick Rypien. Rick has been a beloved member of the Canucks family for the past six years. Rick was a great teammate and friend to our players, coaches and staff. We send our deepest condolences to the Rypien family at this most difficult time.”
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rico
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Yah, this is a tough one.
Rick's hometown (Coleman, Alberta) used to host a big ball hockey tournament. I was living in Calgary and playing alot of ball hockey at the time(still do), and my team would go to this tournament every year. It only ran for 4 years. Anyways, Rick played on one of the teams. He was only 16, but he was sure a standout. Our teams played in the finals 3 out of the 4 years. I remember real tough battles. Even at 16 he was a tough SOB. One game, i guess he was 17, i would have been 24 or so, he turned to me and challenged me to a fight. I still remember that look in his eyes, i thought maybe i could take him because at that time i had 10 or so pounds on him, but it was that look in his eyes. Kinda scared me a bit, so i didn't scrap, and man, looking back, I'm glad i didn't. He would have sent me to the hospital without a doubt.
Anyways, i got to know him a bit during those 4 years we played in that tournament. Talked in the bar out there and stuff like that. Pretty nice guy. I was surprised to see him surface in the NHL because at the time, i knew he played ice hockey, but i didn't know at what level.
That town is a pretty close nit town. They must all be devastated. I feel really bad for evryone. They were so proud of him. Its a real shame.
RIP Rick.
Rick's hometown (Coleman, Alberta) used to host a big ball hockey tournament. I was living in Calgary and playing alot of ball hockey at the time(still do), and my team would go to this tournament every year. It only ran for 4 years. Anyways, Rick played on one of the teams. He was only 16, but he was sure a standout. Our teams played in the finals 3 out of the 4 years. I remember real tough battles. Even at 16 he was a tough SOB. One game, i guess he was 17, i would have been 24 or so, he turned to me and challenged me to a fight. I still remember that look in his eyes, i thought maybe i could take him because at that time i had 10 or so pounds on him, but it was that look in his eyes. Kinda scared me a bit, so i didn't scrap, and man, looking back, I'm glad i didn't. He would have sent me to the hospital without a doubt.
Anyways, i got to know him a bit during those 4 years we played in that tournament. Talked in the bar out there and stuff like that. Pretty nice guy. I was surprised to see him surface in the NHL because at the time, i knew he played ice hockey, but i didn't know at what level.
That town is a pretty close nit town. They must all be devastated. I feel really bad for evryone. They were so proud of him. Its a real shame.
RIP Rick.
Little Hawk
Active Member
Looking back at how the Bruins 'man-handled' us in the finals last year, you have to wonder how 'The Ripper' might have influenced things?
With his departure from the team, that real element of 'toughness' and enforcement was mostly absent with him.
Hopefully the boys will be wearing the 'R.R.' on their jerseys' next season...
With his departure from the team, that real element of 'toughness' and enforcement was mostly absent with him.
Hopefully the boys will be wearing the 'R.R.' on their jerseys' next season...
