CANADA — Former NHL goalie Ray Emery died in a swimming accident in Hamilton, Ontario, police say.
Emery went swimming with several friends at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club in Hamilton, Ontario. He went for a dive and did not resurface.
His body was found later in the day by Hamilton Police. He was 35-years-old.
“At 2:50 pm, HPS recovered the body of former NHL player Ray Emery, 35,” Hamilton police said in a tweet. “Emery was reported missing just after 6:00 am in #HamOnt harbour. His body was recovered in close proximity to where he was last seen. Family has been notified. Cause of death to be confirmed pending a PM.”
HPS continues to search for missing male swimmer. Based on when the swimmer was last seen, we’ve requested assistance from @NiagRegPolice Dive Unit in locating the missing male near #HamOnt Leander Boat Club. Marine traffic near the area continues to be affected.
— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) July 15, 2018
At 2:50 pm, HPS recovered the body of former @NHL player Ray Emery, 35. Emery was reported missing just after 6:00 am in #HamOnt harbour. His body was recovered in close proximity to where he was last seen. Family has been notified. Cause of death to be confirmed pending a PM.
— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) July 15, 2018
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
In June 2010, Emery began dating Canadian singer Keshia Chanté. In June 2016, Emery proposed to Chanté on her birthday with friends in Nassau, Bahamas. Emery and Chanté were set to wed June 2017, however, simultaneously with the release of her cover on Today’s Bride, Chanté announced that she called off the wedding via her Instagram. On September 18, 2017, Emery was arrested for assault with a weapon and uttering threats towards Chanté, after she went to authorities seeking a restraining order. TMZ reported that Emery got violent and threatened Chanté, allegedly abusing her several times from July to September 2016.[
Emery played in the NHL for 11 seasons and won a Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013.
