OTTAWA — Former Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones has died following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — the disease commonly known as ALS. He was 54. Both the Senators and the NHL Coaches' Association confirmed the Sault Ste.
OTTAWA — Former Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones has died following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — the disease commonly known as ALS.Both the Senators and the NHL Coaches' Association confirmed the Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., native's death. The NHLCA said Jones died Friday.
The Senators said in a statement Jones became a vocal advocate for ALS research awareness after his diagnosis. He continued his work with the organization through the end of last season and into the 2023-24 campaign. "Bob will be fondly remembered for having a true joy for life and for his determined commitment to routinely help better individual players and all hockey organizations for which he worked."
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