Chris Simon
| Chris Simon | |
|---|---|
| Died | 2024 |
| Occupation | professional hockey player |
Chris Simon was a former National Hockey League player and Michipicoten citizen.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- Home community: Michipicoten First Nation[2]
- March 2024: The former National Hockey League player began his journey into the Spirit World on March 18, 2024, at the age of 52. A member of Michipicoten First Nation, he won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996 and played for seven other professional teams. He was inducted into the Little NHL Hall of Fame in 2016 for his hockey achievements and his work advocating for hockey development in communities.[2]
- March 2024: His death was discussed by Glen Hare during the First Nations Community Wellness Conference as an example of a lack of support for prominent individuals. He was a well-known athlete who played the role of an enforcer during his career in the National Hockey League. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chiefs of Ontario hosts First Nations Community Wellness Conference", Anishinabek News, 22 March 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Former National Hockey League player Chris Simon begins journey into the Spirit World", Anishinabek News, 20 March 2024 (archived copy; original article).