Forum:Remove from play & Destroy

Does removing from play a monster counts as being destroyed? I remember encountering this situation long ago but I don't remember, so I can't play out the scenario.

Let's say this monster have this effect, "When this card is destroyed, you gain 1000 lifepoints". When I normal summon the monster, my opponent play Bottomless Trap Hole. Do I gain the lifepoints or not? --Xsamuraizx 14:12, October 3, 2009 (UTC)