Former NHLPA Executive Director Bob Goodenow Suddenly Passes Away At 72-Years Old
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Devastating news strikes the hockey world as reports have just confirmed the sudden passing of former executive director of the NHLPA has passed away.
Just moments ago the National Hockey League Players Association confirmed the passing of former executive director, Bob Goodenow, who has suddenly passed away at 72-years old.
Goodenow joined the NHLPA in 1990 as Deputy Executive Director and transitioned to Executive Director in 1992, where he stay in that position until 2005.
Following the passing of Goodenow, the National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman issued a heartfelt statement:
«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.»
Bob Goodenow forever changed the NHLPA during his time in the NHL
Bob Goodenow, was a strong advocate for NHL players rights, as he led many negotiations that truly benefited players. Along with co-founding NHLPA Goals & Dreams in 1999.
A program that empowers players to give back to the game by donating complete sets of new hockey equipment and resources hockey programs around the world.
"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."
On behalf of everyone here at NY Rangers Insider, we'd like to send our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Bob Goodenow as they navigate through this difficult time.
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