Mackcanuck Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 RIP Matthew Wuest poured his heart into his work. The former Metro Halifax sports reporter and CapGeek founder was always the one writing the stories, often shying away from having stories written about him. Wuest died during the early morning hours Thursday at Victoria General Hospital in Halifax, wife Melanie Patten by his side, following a two-and-a-half year battle with colon cancer. While he was never one to have the media spotlight shining his way, Wuest’s story is one that deserves to be told. “He was just a great guy who really loved what he did,” Metro Halifax managing editor Philip Croucher said Thursday. “I’ve never seen anyone do it better.” Wuest was dedicated to doing the best possible job, yet was never satisfied with the end result. The Stanley, N.B., native was always trying to better himself, whether covering local sports such as the Halifax Mooseheads, Halifax Rainmen and Atlantic University Sport for his full-time job with Metro, or developing what became one of the most popular online hockey resources out there, a side gig ran out of the “CapGeek offices,” his north-end Halifax home. “There were days I’d wonder how he would get stories and information, he was so connected to the sports world, both nationally and internationally,” said Croucher, who also worked with him at defunct Halifax newspaper The Daily News. Wuest was a humble soul, happy to collect the facts and conduct interviews, and as his recent quiet shutting down of CapGeek shows, apt to stay out of headlines himself. “He didn’t go for the attention that he could have gotten through that site,” Croucher said of CapGeek. “He was able to do that, and still without question, be the best sports reporter in Halifax – that speaks volumes to the talent that he was.”http://metronews.ca/news/halifax/1318169/matthew-wuest-metro-halifax-sports-reporter-and-capgeek-founder-dies-of-cancer/ Could he go into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder?His outstanding accurate work changed the world of hockey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronalds.Kenins41 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 RIP. It's just not the same without CapGeek anymore. He had a great product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriGold Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Damn. That sucks.. RIP good sir, I hope the people who now control the website do it justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Damn. That sucks.. RIP good sir, I hope the people who now control the website do it justice. You mean the invisible people controlling the non-existent permanently shut down 2 months ago website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 RIP. Mr. Wuests' contributions to the hockey world were unmeasurable. What he created was brilliant and all who know hockey could relate to his website. Sad to see such a humble and hard working guy leave so soon. May his family have strength through this tough time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdubuya Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 surprised NHL never bought capgeek... i know the website said it wasnt for sale...but cmon. Im sure if the NHL ponied up a million plus for it, he woulda sold it in order to set up his family after his passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategal Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Such sad news. RIP Matthew! Blessings and peace to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc009 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Damn it. I knew he had health issues, but had no idea it was that bad. Rest in peace man, you changed the game for hockey fans everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 nice little tribute on TSN by Bob McKenzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue90 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 So he took his ball and went home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I thought this happened a while ago??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 RIP. Totally agree with whoever said he should be inducted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madness Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 RIP Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriGold Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 You mean the invisible people controlling the non-existent permanently shut down 2 months ago website? I mean the family members that now inherit his website through his will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRAY Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Rest in peace Matt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFBR392 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 So he took his ball and went home I don't normally like to make jokes at a time like this.. but well played, sir. Kinda what I was thinking as well. Either way, rip. Condolences to the family for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Rest in Peace, Matthew. You will be remembered by many and forgotten by none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Wow, RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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