Tragic news strikes the hockey community after former NHLPA executive has passed away
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Some heartbreaking news has struck the hockey community after it was revealed that a former executive director of the NHLPA has tragically passed away.
Late last night the National Hockey League Players Association made an announcement confirming that Bob Goodenow has tragically passed away at the age of 72-years-old.
Goodenow officially joined the NHLPA in 1990 where he was Deputy Executive Director, but would eventually transfer over to Executive Director in 1992.
He would go on to stay in this position up until 2005.
After the news broke, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman ended up issuing a statement on the matter.
«The National Hockey League mourns the passing of Bob Goodenow, a hockey man to his core who was a captain of the team at Harvard and played professionally in the IHL before serving as a player agent and as Executive Director of the NHL Players' Association for 14 years.
«Bob was a skilled attorney and tenacious advocate for the players he represented as an agent and as the head of the Players' Association. We send our deepest condolences to his wife, Wendy, their three children, Joe, Katharine and Kerry, and his many friends and admirers throughout hockey.»
«Bob was a skilled attorney and tenacious advocate for the players he represented as an agent and as the head of the Players' Association. We send our deepest condolences to his wife, Wendy, their three children, Joe, Katharine and Kerry, and his many friends and admirers throughout hockey.»
Goodenow made big changes during his time with the NHLPA
During his time with the NHLPA, Bob Goodenow advocated for NHL players rights.
According to reports, Goodenow ended up leading a bunch of negotiations that many believed benefited players.
"Bob's legacy is perhaps best captured by the trust and pride he built among the players. Through unwavering advocacy, he created unity in a diverse, global membership, reinforcing that the players are not just participants in the game, but essential to its success.
The modern NHLPA, and the work it has done to improve the quality of life for thousands of players past and present, is a direct result of the foundation that Bob Goodenow built. His impact on the game of hockey is lasting and profound."
The modern NHLPA, and the work it has done to improve the quality of life for thousands of players past and present, is a direct result of the foundation that Bob Goodenow built. His impact on the game of hockey is lasting and profound."
Everyone here at Bruins Insider is sending their thoughts and prayers to the Goodenow family, and everyone else that has been affected by this heartbreaking news.
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