David Gove

David T. Gove (May 4, 1978 – April 5, 2017) was an American ice hockey player. He served as head coach of the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL.[1] He last played with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League during the 2008–09 season. He played for the Carolina Hurricanes from 2000 through 2009.

David Gove
Gove in 2008
Born (1978-05-04)May 4, 1978
Centerville, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died April 5, 2017(2017-04-05) (aged 38)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Center/Right Wing
Shot Left
Played for Carolina Hurricanes
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 20002009

On April 5, 2017, Gove was found dead in Pittsburgh on April 5, 2017 from a suspected drug overdose.[2]

References

  1. "Clark Donatelli Hired as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Head Coach". Wheeling Nailers Official Website. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
  2. Iannotti, Ralph (April 6, 2017). "Coach, Retired NHL Player Found Dead Of Apparent Heroin Overdose". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved April 7, 2017.




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