Former NHL enforcer Todd Ewen’s death is being classified as a suicide by police, CTV’s Amanda Singroy reports.
More specifically, Singroy reports that Ewen died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Ewen's family also say he battled depression for years. Post #NHL, He also illustrated & wrote children's books pic.twitter.com/wz46r5f6tl
— Amanda Singroy (@amandasingroy) September 20, 2015
Blues chairman Tom Stillman released the following statement regarding Ewen earlier on Sunday:
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Blue Todd Ewen. Todd was an outstanding individual who called St. Louis home and continued to devote much of his time to the game he loved. On behalf of the entire St. Louis Blues organization, our thoughts and prayers are with the Ewen family during this most difficult time.”
Ewen was a member of the Stanley Cup-winning Montreal Canadiens team from 1993 and also played for the Ducks, Sharks and Blues.
As mentioned in this AP article, former teammates also shared their thoughts on Ewen.
The hockey world has reacted to the sad news, as well:
Todd Ewen was a hockey heart & soul guy.
— Michael Landsberg 🇨🇦 🔯 🏳️🌈 (@heylandsberg) September 20, 2015
So sad to hear he died. 49. Suicide.
Life expectancy of heart and soul is pretty low.#sicknotweak
Thoughts are with Todd Ewen's family. Incredibly sad. Hockey world is small. Gut wrenching.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) September 20, 2015