former Washington Capitals forward and enforcer Steven pit has passed away at age 44 from injuries sustained in an accident 2 weeks ago the NHL alumin Association announced on Thursday p a native of prin BC was drafted by the anahim D 32 overall in 1998 before Ling of his skates in the lhl he spent 5 Years playing in the WHL for the red dear Rebels three City Americans and Calgary hment amazing 11 goals and 36 assists in 20 203 games he was deed to the Washington cap in 200 and made his NHL debute in the 2001 2002 season after spending the prior year with the Portland Pirates of the ahp will bound between the two levels for much of his professional hockey career our four season in the NHL pick up eight goals and two assists in 130 games more known for his physical style of play he R A 234 p p retired during the 20067 season after playing one G for the AHS Al River R and affiliate of the New Jersey BS