Rick Joseph Rypien ( May 16 , 1984 -- August 15 , 2011 ) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who spent parts of six seasons in the National Hockey League ( NHL ) with the Vancouver Canucks .
Rick Joseph Rypien ( May 16 , 1984 - August 15 , 2011 ) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre . He played for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .