Chris Simon, a longtime player in the National Hockey League who was recognized as one of the most vicious and terrifying athletes on the rink, has away at the age of 52.
Afeared enforcer, Simon played in the National Hockey League for fifteen seasons, including stints with the Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, and New York Islanders. During his decade and a half of career, he racked up over one hundred fights and nearly two thousand penalty minutes. During his time with the Islanders, he established himself as a formidable opponent.
According to the National Hockey League Alumni Association, which was the organization that released the news of Simon’s passing on Tuesday, “Chris was never afraid to stand up for his teammates, and he played a key role in the dressing room.” A cherished friend, father, brother, and son, he was also a treasured son.
During the National Hockey League Draft in 1990, the Philadelphia Flyers picked Simon, a native of Canada, with the 25th overall choice. This marked the beginning of Simon’s professional hockey career.
When the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in 1996, CS was a member of the team.
In addition, Chris was a member of the Ontario Hockey League and later became a member of the Kontinental Hockey League until he retired in 2013.
It was Simon’s reputation as a hound on the ice and his ability to have his teammates’ backs that brought him the greatest fame. As a matter of fact, he was banned for a total of 65 games during his career in the National Hockey League.
Unfortunately, the news of Konstantin Koltsov’s loss, which is believed to have been a suicide, came only a few hours before the news of Simon’s demise.