Sat 8/18/12 10:39 AM

NHL players Kevin Bieksa, Tanner Glass, Darcy Hordichuk and Kris Versteeg honored former NHL player Rick Rypien in a charity hockey game. Rypien was found dead in his home in Coleman, a town in the amalgamated municipality of Crowsnest Pass, on Aug. 15, 2011. The 27-year-old had just signed a one-year deal with the Winnipeg Jets after spending parts of six seasons with the Canucks organization. It was revealed after his death that Rypien had been battling depression. "Not a day goes by that I don't think of Rick, and I am thankful for the opportunity to join his family and friends in an evening celebrating his legacy," said Bieksa in a statement. "Coaching and visiting with these kids gave us a chance to remember what was important to Rick: giving back to kids through the sport of hockey."