An NHL insider has revealed the true cause of death of former NHL enforcer Stephen Peat, as he tragically lost his life a few weeks ago. Former NHLer Stephen Peat has sadly passed away after being struck by a car. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/HockeyPatrol/status/1834600166965313696'> </a></blockquote></div> The 44-year-old was struck about two weeks ago while crossing the road near Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Langley, BC. Yesterday, it was confirmed by the NHL Alumni Association that Peat had succumbed to the injuries of the accident. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/NHLAlumni/status/1834256311401267200'> </a></blockquote></div> Stephen Peat, who was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks with the 32nd overall selection in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, played in 130 games with the Washington Capitals of the NHL. He scored eight goals and added two assists for 10 points in his career. Standing 6-foot-2, Stephen Peat was known most for his grit and tendency to drop the gloves as he gathered 234 penalty minutes in those 130 games. He also piled up penalties during his junior hockey days. Following his hockey career, Stephen Peat would go on to <a href='https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/stephen-peat-dead-44-bc-crash' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>face many demons</a>, including homelessness, substance abuse issues, and several concussions. In 2018, Stephen Peat's life was featured in a CBC article, where Jeremy Allingham reports that Peat was often living out of his car or staying with friends, dealing with excruciating headaches, memory problems, and an inability to concentrate. We continue to offer our deepest condolences to his entire family. Source: <a href='https://x.com/HockeyPatrol/status/1834600166965313696?fbclid=IwY2xjawFRjHBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdS6F4hMqtjc5a7crqH_69TiWsWi6FQoqgiTjB0b71sHDfRTfkYi60dDwg_aem_cTzOeCdHDf6TsHRR8u_SQw' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Hockey Patrol on X</a>