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Bobby Gould, Former Washington Capitals Forward, Dies at 69
Gould played 600 games for Washington and was twice a Selke Trophy finalist, the Capitals said in tributes after his death.
- Bobby Gould, who played most of his 11-year NHL career with The Washington Capitals, has died at age 69. The death was announced Saturday in social media posts by the team and the NHL.
- Gould, a native of Petrolia, Ontario, appeared in 600 games during his eight seasons with the Capitals from 1981 to 1989. He recorded 145 goals, 159 assists, and 572 penalty minutes over his career.
- He twice finished third in voting for the Frank J. Selke Trophy for top defensive forward, with the award going to Philadelphia's Bobby Clarke in 1983 and the Flyers' Dave Poulin in 1987.
- Gould began his career with Atlanta and the Calgary Flames before finishing with the Boston Bruins in 1989-90. He helped the Bruins reach the Stanley Cup Final, where they lost to the Edmonton Oilers.
- Beyond the rink, the Capitals noted Gould was valued for the relationships he built and made a "positive impact" on those around him. His legacy extended to coaching the Petrolia high school hockey team.
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