What is Rick Rypien's full name?
Rick Joseph Rypien
Rick Rypien date of birth:
May 16, 1984
How old was Rick Rypien when died?
27
Where was Rick Rypien born?
Coleman, Alberta
When did Rick Rypien die?
August 15, 2011
Where did Rick Rypien die?
Crowsnest Pass, Alberta
Why did Rick Rypien die?
Suicide
How tall is Rick Rypien?
5' 11" (180 cm)
How much does Rick Rypien weigh?
194 lbs (88.0 kg)
Rick Rypien body shape:
Athletic
What is Rick Rypien's ethnicity?
White
What is Rick Rypien nationality?
Canadian
What is Rick Rypien's occupation?
Ice Hockey Player
Rick Rypien family:
Angela Rypien (second cousin)
Short Biography
Richard Joseph Rypien (May 16, 1984 – August 15, 2011) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who spent parts of six seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Vancouver Canucks. After a major junior career of four years with the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League, he was signed by the minor professional Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League (AHL) in 2005. The following season, he signed with the Canucks. He spent six years with the organization, splitting time between the Canucks and Moose, their AHL affiliate. Following the 2010–11 NHL season, Rypien signed with the Winnipeg Jets, but died before joining his new team. His death was preceded by a history of clinical depression, which included two personal leaves of absence from the Canucks during his career. A fourth-line player in the NHL, he was known for his hitting and fighting abilities.