Tragic news has struck the Ottawa Senators and the hockey community following an announcement as assistant head coach Bob Jones has passed away.
An official report was made this morning from the Ottawa Senators organization confirming that Bob Jones, an assistant head coach for the Ottawa Senators has passed away at the young age of 54.
The official statement from the Ottawa Senators:
Bob Jones sadly was fighting Lou Gehrig's disease which is also known as ALS, there currently is still no known cure for ALS, meaning Jones' diagnosis was a fatal one.
Bob Jones did not let this affect him, he did what he loved to do right up until the very end.
Rest in peace Bob Jones, our condolences are with his family and loved ones through this tough time.
As seen on Hockeyfeed -Senators confirm former assistant coach Bob Jones has passed.