Chris Simon
| Chris Simon | |||
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Simon with the Calgary Flames in 2005 | |||
| Born |
January 30, 1972 Wawa, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
March 18, 2024 (aged 52) Wawa, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 232 lb (105 kg; 16 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Quebec Nordiques Colorado Avalanche Washington Capitals Chicago Blackhawks New York Rangers Calgary Flames New York Islanders Minnesota Wild Vityaz Chekhov UHC Dynamo Metallurg Novokuznetsk | ||
| NHL draft |
25th overall, 1990 Philadelphia Flyers | ||
| Playing career | 1992–2013 | ||
Christopher J. Simon (January 30, 1972 – March 18, 2024) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Known for his physical style of play and enforcer role, Simon played over 15 seasons in the NHL with teams including the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Calgary Flames, New York Islanders, and Minnesota Wild. He was part of the 1996 Stanley Cup-winning Colorado Avalanche team. Simon was also known for his aggressive play, receiving eight suspensions throughout his NHL career, totaling 65 games. After leaving the NHL, he continued his career in the KHL before retiring from professional hockey in 2013.