Former Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones has died. He was 54.
Jones was diagnosed with ALS in December of 2022 but continued to work with Senators into the 2023-24 season.
“The entire Senators’ organization is thinking of Bob’s loved ones and sending our sincere condolences to his family,” said Senators owner Michael Andlauer in a statement. “For both our current players and for the members of our staff who had the privilege of working with Bob, his loss brings considerable sorrow. 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.”
Jones, a native of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., joined the Senators in the summer of 2019. His coaching resume included stops with the AHL's Texas Stars and more than 20 years in the OHL.
Jones is survived by his wife Paige and their two adult children Blake and Brianna.
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