Former Boston University ice hockey player Tony Vohs has passed away at the age of 43.
Voce spent four seasons with the Eagles (2000-04), appearing in 159 games and recording 90 goals, 77 assists, 167 points and 209 penalty minutes. During his time at Boston College, Voce was a two-time Hockey East First Team All-Star, a First Team All-American, a New England All-Star Team member, a Hobey Baker Finalist and a National Champion.
After college, Voce played as an undrafted player for the Philadelphia Phantoms before signing with his hometown team, the Philadelphia Flyers (2004-07). During this time, Voce appeared in 181 games, scoring 58 goals, 57 assists for 115 total points and 253 penalty minutes, helping the Flyers win the 2004-05 Calder Cup Championship.
Voce had a brief stint with the Grand Rapids Griffins from 2006-07, appearing in 25 games and recording four goals, six assists, 10 points and 37 penalty minutes.
During his professional career, Voce also played for Wolfsburg Grizzly Adams of Germany's DEL, Ilves Tampere of Finland's SM-IIIGA (2007-08), Graz EC of Austria and the Ontario Reign of the ECHL (2009-10). In total, Voce appeared in 110 games, recording 38 goals, 34 assists, 72 points and 159 penalty minutes.
Voce is a 2022 inductee into the Varsity Club Hall of Fame.
The Philadelphia Flyers Warriors, an organization that gives disabled or injured veterans the opportunity to play hockey, released a statement on Monday about Vohs' death.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend, coach and mentor, Tony Voce,” the organization wrote on X. “Your guidance on and off the ice helped us immeasurably. We will miss your passion for the game, your unwavering support and your invaluable wisdom. Rest in peace, Tony.”
