Heartbreaking News As Former Vancouver Canucks Goalie Passes Away

This afternoon it has sadly been confirmed and announced by the Vancouver Canucks organization that long time goaltender in the 1980s for the organization Frank Caprice passed away at the age of 63.

According to a post from the Canucks alumni association Caprice was well beloved by the fans and his fellow Canucks alumni and was a major part of the organization even beyond his playing days.

While playing for the Canucks Caprice spent six season and over 100 games in Vancouver while serving mostly as the backup goaltender for the team and performed admirably.

Before his time with the Canucks Caprice played in the OHL where he was a star for the London Knights before being selected in the 9th round by the Vancouver Canucks organization in the 1981 NHL Draft.

Caprice finished his NHL career but continued to play professional hockey, logging seasons in the IHL with the Milwaukee Admirals before heading to Italy and Scotland, where he played for 7 seasons before eventually retiring in 1999, ending an incredibly successful 15-year professional career.

After his passing the hockey community has come together to celebrate and remember the wonderful life and impact of Caprice both on and off the ice.

Even though Frank Caprice has passed away his impact on the Vancouver Canucks organization and the game of hockey will continue to be felt for many years to come.

Our thoughts go out to the Caprice family during this difficult time, and we wish them all the best in moving forward after such an unimaginable tragedy.