The Ottawa Senators organization suffered a huge loss Tuesday as assistant coach Mark Reeds died at the age of 55 after a battle with cancer.
The Bayshore News Broadcasting Centre first reported the tragic news:
Sens owner Eugene Melnyk released a statement after Reeds' untimely death, courtesy of Senators.com:
It is with very heavy hearts that all of us within the Senators family remember Mark who was truly a wonderful father, husband, player, coach and friend. Mark's charismatic fighting spirit was present right until the end. We are all better for having had the opportunity to work so closely with Mark whose passion for life, hockey and his family will leave an indelible mark on our organization. The entire Ottawa Senators organization sends its deepest condolences to the Reeds family.
In addition to his role as an assistant coach with the Senators, Reeds also previously served as head coach of the OHL's Owen Sound Attack. His former team tweeted out a heartfelt message following his death:
The kind words regarding the former St. Louis Blues and Hartford Whalers ...
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Mark Reeds, Senators Assistant Coach, Dies at Age 55 After Battle with Cancer
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