Chris Simon, a Stanley Cup champion with the Colorado Avalanche, has died at the age of 52, the team announced on Tuesday. The cause of death was not provided.
Chris Simon, a former NHL forward who won a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996, has died, the team announced on Tuesday. He was 52. Simon died Monday night in his hometown of Wawa, Ontario, Canada, according to an NHL Players’ Association spokesperson who was in touch with the former player’s agent. A cause of death wasn’t immediately made known.
Chris was a great guy, a beloved teammate and an important part of our first championship season,' Avalanche team president Joe Sakic said in a statement. '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. Off the ice, he was an unbelievable guy and a caring father, son, brother and friend. He will be sorely missed.' The NHL put out a statement as well.
He scored 72 goals in 320 games. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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