Former Ottawa Senators coach tragically loses his battle with ALS

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Graham Montgomery
July 27, 2024  (6:01 PM)

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Long time hockey coach Bob Jones sadly passed away yesterday after a battle with ALS.

Jones was an assistant coach for the Ottawa Senators for the last five seasons after he spent nearly three decades coaching in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the top developmental leagues for NHL prospects. The Senators announced the news on the social media platforms.

This comes about a year and a half after Bob sat down with Sportsnet reporter Christine Simpson. In January of 2023 the two got together to discuss the difficulties he faced since his diagnosis. More than anything though, the interview was designed to raise awareness for the disease, as we are still looking for a cure.

ALS is the same disease that Leafs legend Borje Salming struggled with at the end of his life. Salming was lucky in that the disease did not set in until he was already nearly 70 years old. Many with the condition are not so lucky.

Hopefully Bob's passing will help revitalize efforts to find a cure for ALS. If you want to be a part of the solution, you can help by donating to the ALS foundation here.

Source: HockeyFeed
Senators confirm former assistant coach Bob Jones has passed.

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