The hockey world suffered the loss of Steve Montador Sunday morning. The 35 year old was found unconscious in his Mississauga, Ontario home and was later pronounced dead. Police reported that there was no foul play suspected and his death was from natural causes. It was said that he fought depression as a result of a concussion he sustain while playing the game he loved.
Montador played 571 games in the NHL during his 10 year career. He played for six different teams from 2001-2012. The undrafted gritty defenseman began his NHL career with Calgary Flames from 2001(02)-2005(06). He was traded to the Florida Panthers in 2005(06)- 2007(08)
then to the Anaheim Ducks 2008(09), to the Boston Bruins 2008(09), to the
Buffalo Sabres 2009(10)-2010(11) and finally ended with the Chicago Blackhawks 2011(12).
The entire NHL community sent their thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Many teams held moments of silence in tribute to Montador before the start of their games. Steve Montador will be sorely missed. It is a great tragedy to lose someone at such a young age. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Rest in peace Monty!
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