Former Blackhawks goaltender Ray Emery was identified as the victim in an early morning drowning on Sunday at the Hamilton Harbour, Hamilton Police confirmed. He was 35.

At 2:50 pm, HPS recovered the body of former @NHL player Ray Emery, 35. Emery was reported missing just after 6:00 am in #HamOnt harbour. His body was recovered in close proximity to where he was last seen. Family has been notified. Cause of death to be confirmed pending a PM. — Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) July 15, 2018

According to the Hamilton Spectator, Emery and his friends jumped in the water around 6:30 a.m., but Emery never resurfaced. His body was recovered later in the afternoon.

Emery played in the NHL for 11 seasons, two of which came with the Blackhawks from 2011-13, where he served as a backup goaltender to Corey Crawford.

In 2013, he teammated up with Crawford to win the William M. Jennings Trophy, awarded to the goaltender(s) with the fewest goals against in a single season, before going on to capture his first Stanley Cup. During that season, Emery went 17-1-0 with a 1.94 goals against average, .922 save percentage and three shutouts.

The Blackhawks issued this statement following the confirmation:

The Chicago Blackhawks organization was deeply saddened to hear of Ray Emery’s passing. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. The Blackhawks will fondly remember Ray as a fierce competitor, a good teammate and a Stanley Cup champion.

The hockey community took to Twitter to offer their condolences when news began to spread:

The NHLPA’s players and staff send our heartfelt condolences to Ray Emery’s family and friends, following the terrible tragedy that occurred earlier today. Ray will be missed by his many friends within the hockey community. — NHLPA (@NHLPA) July 15, 2018

Such sad news about Ray Emery. He will be greatly missed. An incredible teammate with a huge heart. — Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) July 15, 2018

On the passing of Ray Emery… pic.twitter.com/aR17IBFE0d — Kyle Dubas (@kyledubas) July 15, 2018

Condolences to family and friends. From the AHL to the NHL Ray was always in our face. Major competitor. Got to later share a golf cart for a round with him and meet the man. Easy as hell to hang and talk and laugh with. Tragic loss. https://t.co/KnYdUqkDrd — Colby Armstrong (@armdog) July 15, 2018

I am fucking crushed. You will be missed deeply Ray. I love you man. — Daniel Carcillo (@CarBombBoom13) July 15, 2018

Lost my golfing buddy and best friend today. Uncle Ray Ray touched a lot of hearts and people. Love and miss ya https://t.co/BekxgI5Dgm — Dave Bolland (@DaveBolland) July 15, 2018

Ray was a great teammate and an even better friend. Rest in peace Razor. I’ll miss you man. pic.twitter.com/NNHNc1Swyd — Claude Giroux (@28CGiroux) July 15, 2018

So saddened of the tragic news of Ray Emery’s passing. We played together for only a short time but he was a great teammate and competitor. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. May he Rest In Peace. 🙏 — Nick Foligno (@NickFoligno) July 15, 2018

Just awful news to read. Played in a charity hockey game with him last night and was smiling the whole time. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family. RIP https://t.co/vPOZGKz8jG — Dylan Strome (@stromer19) July 15, 2018

Horrible to hear about Ray Emery. He was an incredible teammate. #Razor — William Nylander (@wmnylander) July 15, 2018

So sad to hear the tragic news about Ray Emery- was a great teammate and person #rip — James van Riemsdyk (@JVReemer21) July 15, 2018

Sad to hear about the tragic news of Ray Emery. Great teammate and person. #RIPRazor pic.twitter.com/JB3ueXr7N0 — Brayden Schenn (@Bschenn_10) July 15, 2018