BOISE, Idaho (CBS 2) — The Boise State club hockey team is mourning the death of a teammate who died early morning Friday.
22-year-old Robert "Bobby" Skinner was involved in a fatal shooting, and the team tweeted their thoughts and prayers.
"With heavy hearts, the Boise State Men’s Hockey Team is saddened to announce the passing of Robert “Bobby” Skinner, occurring after a tragic accident in the early morning of August 23, 2019 in Boise," reads the teams tweet. "We appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers."
The Boise State Hockey Club and Bronco Hockey Boosters will be hosting a Celebration of Life for Robert "Bobby" Skinner Aug. 27. For more info on the event visit here.
The full post from the BSUhockeyclub twitter account:
"With heavy hearts, the Boise State Men's Hockey Team is saddened to announce the passing of Robert "Bobby" Skinner, occurring after a tragic accident in the early morning of August 23, 2019 in Boise."
"Not only was Bobby an amazing hockey player, he was a terrific person as well. Bobby had the ability to brighten everyone's day. He had an infectious laugh that could be heard from rooms away. Whether in the classroom, on the ice, or during day-to-day life, Bob had the ability to turn your day around."
"Other announcements will follow, but during this difficult time, the entire Boise State Hockey Family asks for your respect for the family, friends, and teammates of Bobby. In the interim, we appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers."
A gofundme has been set up in Skinner's name by his parents for a foundation that will "enable kids to play hockey who can't afford to do so."
