Stanley Cup-winning winger Chris Simon has died at the age of 52, the NHL Players' Association confirmed on Tuesday. A native of Wawa, Ont., Simon spent 15 seasons in the National Hockey League and was a member of the Colorado Avalanche’s 1996 championship team.
Stanley Cup-winning winger Chris Simon has died at the age of 52, the NHL Players' Association confirmed on Tuesday.March 19, 2024
"Chris was a great guy, a beloved teammate and an important part of our first championship season," Sakic said. "He was a really good hockey player who could score goals, was a big presence in the dressing room and was the first person to stand up and defend his teammates.
At the conclusion of his NHL career, Simon spent five seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League and was named an All-Star on two occasions.
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