Sad One: Former Bruins winger passed away at 75

Earlier today, the NHL Alumni Association reported the death of former player Dave Forbes at the age of 75.

Forbes, born in Montreal in 1948, played six seasons in the National Hockey League from 1973 to 1979.

After four years at American International College, Forbes signed as a free agent with the Boston Bruins prior to the 1973-74 NHL season, making his professional debut on October 10, 1973. Forbes scored 53 goals and 105 points in 283 games for the Bruins during his four-year tenure, helping the team reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 1974 and 1977.

Forbes was selected by the Washington Capitals at the 1977-78 Waiver Draft, in the team’s fourth year of operation. Forbes scored 11 goals and 22 points in 70 games with the Capitals during his first season, as the team ended 17-49-14 in the Norris Division. Forbes was released by Washington after two games in the 1978-79 season and concluded his professional career with the Cincinnati Stingers of the World Hockey Association.

Forbes appeared in a total of 362 NHL games, collecting 64 goals and 128 points while accruing 341 penalty minutes. After his career ended in 1979, Forbes pursued a second profession as a financial advisor while remaining actively involved in his local Church community till the end of his life. PHR extends condolences to Forbes’ family and friends.