Ryan Winterton's Tribute to Brother Jacob

0:00It's March 25th, from game day to every day. This is NHL News Today, powered by AI. Jacob Winterton passed away at 25 years old on Tuesday after a tough fight with Stage 4 bone cancer. He was the older brother of Seattle Crack and Forward, Ryan Winterton, who shared a heartfelt tribute online about losing his best friend and biggest influence. Jacob built a solid hockey career starting in the Ontario Hockey League with the Flint Firebirds in the 2018-19 season, where he scored 11 goals. He later played for the Asuwa Generals and wrapped up at the University of Guelph, talling 67 points over 94 games while studying, real estate. Ryan posted a childhood photo of them on a backyard rink, calling Jacob his guide and inspiration. Tributes flooded in from former teams like the Firebirds and Generals, plus TSN's Darren Drager, who praised Jacob's character and leadership on and off the ice. Ryan stepped away from the crack in a Monday for family time, and the team asked for privacy

1:02while sending love to everyone involved. The University of Guelph raised $7,000 last November for cancer support, and a golf tournament in his honor took place this past July. As Ryan returns to the game, he'll carry Jacob's lessons and spirit with him every step of the way, a bond that time can break.