Bobby Gould, former Washington Capitals forward, dies at 69

Bobby Gould, a former professional ice hockey player and member of the Washington Capitals, has passed away at the age of 69. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.

Gould spent the majority of his 11-year NHL career with the Capitals, spanning from 1981 to 1989. During this time, he played a total of 600 games and was known for his consistent scoring ability. He reached the 20-goal milestone four times in his career and recorded a career-high of 50 points during the 1986-87 season.

Gould began his professional career with the Atlanta/Calgary Flames before finishing his final season with the Boston Bruins, who made it to the Stanley Cup Final in 1990, where they lost to the Edmonton Oilers. Born in Petrolia, Ontario, Gould contributed 145 goals and 159 assists throughout his career, along with 572 penalty minutes.

Beyond his on-ice accomplishments, Gould was also admired for the relationships he formed and the positive influence he had on those around him, as noted by the Washington Capitals organization.