Police have confirmed that defensive tackle Ron Brace, a 2009 second-round draft choice of the New England Patriots, has died at the age of 29. The cause of death is not being treated as suspicious, according to the Springfield Massachusetts Police Department.Boston College star Brace played in 39 games for the Patriots from 2009 to 2012.Hampered by injury, he then signed with Washington Redskins for a brief spell in February 2013, but was released shortly before the season began.We were deeply saddened to hear the news this morning of Ron Braces death, the Patriots said in a statement.Seven years ago tomorrow [Monday], we drafted Ron after his standout career at Boston College. During his Patriots career, the Springfield native was always eager to volunteer and give back in our communities, especially when those community initiatives were held in Western Mass.It is difficult to believe that someone so young and in the prime of his life is no longer with us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rons family, friends and the many former team-mates who will mourn Rons passing.Former Boston College team-mate Matt Ryan, who is now the Atlanta Falcons quarterback, paid tribute on Twitter, saying: Saddened to hear about the passing of friend and former team-mate Ron Brace. His smile was contagious. Thoughts and prayers to his family. Also See: NFL Video Rookies guide NFL on Sky Sports Pundits Wholesale Nike MLB Jerseys . Its an influence in football and a big part of the game. Cheap Nike Baseball Jerseys . -- Canadian Andrew Wiggins got the ball on the wing, made a nifty spin move and then let go with a soft floater from about 10 feet that swished through the net in Allen Fieldhouse. http://www.cheapmlbjerseysbywholesale.com/ .Y. -- Sabres forward Drew Stafford has witnessed plenty of turmoil during his eight seasons in Buffalo. Authentic MLB Jerseys China . Luis Suarezs double powered Liverpool to a 4-0 victory over Fulham, and Southampton easily overcame Hull 4-1 to continue the south coast clubs impressive start to the season. Liverpool and Southampton sent Chelsea down to fourth place as the west London club was held to 2-2 at home. Wholesale MLB Jerseys China . Instead of dwelling on the negative, Oates focused on what was good about the clubs recent play. It worked. SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Teen-ager Matthew Tkachuk stayed up late thinking he would be scratched. When he did hear he would play, he got ready in a hurry.Tkachuk recorded his first two-goal game, including the game-winner with 4:21 to play, and the Calgary Flames handed the San Jose Sharks their first home loss of the season, 3-2 on Thursday night.Troy Brouwer and Tkachuk scored in a 93-second span late in the second period as the Flames ended a two-game slide.I woke up this morning not really expecting I was playing, Tkachuk said. I got the news I was playing and got fired up pretty quickly. I was running on adrenaline tonight, thats for sure.Brent Burns and Melker Karlsson scored for the Sharks, who were the last team in the league to lose at home.We didnt play our best game, far from it, but when you give up one at the end like that, it hurts, Burns said. We had three power plays in the first 10 minutes. You want to score one of those for sure.Chad Johnson stopped 26 of 28 shots in his fourth appearance for the Flames. Martin Jones recorded 19 saves for the Sharks.From my standpoint, I wouldnt say it was an easy game but it was a lot better than my last one, Johnson said. We took away the middle and there werent many breakaways or 2-on-1s or 3-on-2s.The Flames caught a break when Jones kept his eyes on Michael Ferland, who carried the puck behind the net. AA quick pass to Brouwer caught the goalie off guard and it was an easy score.dddddddddddd.Tkachuk made it 2-0 soon after, taking a pass from Deryk Engelland and firing it past Jones.Im glad he got himself a couple for his confidence, Flames coach Glen Gulutzan said. He played a solid game. It was a good feeling on the bench.Burns scored on the power play 35 seconds into the third period.Karlsson tied the game midway through the final period, redirecting a shot from Marc-Edouard Vlasic.Tkachuk scored the game-winner, getting a nice pass from Michael Frolik and out-maneuvering Jones.Were putting ourselves in a position to get two points, Gulutzan said. We persevered when it got dicey.The Flames had been held to four shots in the period before the goal.Game notes Joe Thornton recorded his 1,350th point to take over sole possession of 27th place on the all-time list. ... Brouwer ended a 6-game goalless streak. ... Ferland has points in six of his last nine games. ... Frolick has recorded a point in four consecutive games. ... The Sharks have trailed twice at home this year.UP NEXT:Flames: Continue their trip at the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.Sharks: Host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday before heading out on a six-game trip. ' ' '