Jacob Winterton, former OHL player and brother of NHL’s Ryan Winterton, dead at 25 after cancer battle

Former Ontario Hockey League (OHL) player Jacob Winterton, the older brother of Seattle Kraken center Ryan Winterton, has died after his battle with cancer, the league confirmed in a statement Wednesday. He was 25. 

"The OHL is saddened by news of the passing of former Flint Firebirds and Oshawa Generals forward Jacob Winterton, taken far too soon following a battle with cancer at the age of 25," the OHL’s statement said. 

"The OHL sends thoughts and condolences to the Winterton family...