NHL and Player's Association to examine trio of deaths

Still reeling from the death of yet another young player, the NHL is vowing to examine the three recent hockey deaths.

Wade Belak was found dead on Wednesday, only 35 years old.

His death is the most recent in a trio of young hockey deaths over the past four months. Both Rick Rypien and Derek Boogard also passed away recently.

While their deaths are all unique, all three were known for their willingness to fight.

In a joint statement released by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players' Association executive director Donald Fehr Thursday, the two vowed to examine each death closely. They will also determine whether steps can be taken to reduce the likelihood of these situations occurring again.

Like Rypien, Belak's death is being treated as a suicide. Both reportedly struggled with depression.