Former NHL enforcer Stephen Peat dies 2 weeks after being struck by vehicle in Langley, B.C.

Stephen Peat, the former Washington Capitals enforcer who fought concussion issues and experienced homelessness at times after leaving hockey, has died from injuries sustained late last month when he was struck by a car while crossing a street in Langley, B.C. He was 44.

Former NHL enforcer Stephen Peat dies 2 weeks after being struck by vehicle in Langley, B.C.
A men's hockey player watches the play as he holds his stick with two hands.

Stephen Peat, the former Washington Capitals enforcer who fought concussion issues and experienced homelessness at times after leaving hockey, has died from injuries sustained late last month when he was struck by a car while crossing a street in Langley, B.C. He was 44.