Chris Simon

Band/Nation: Ojibwa
Place of Birth: Wawa, Ontario
Date of Birth: January 30, 1972
Current Team: New York Islanders , #12
Position: Left Wing
Ht/Wt: 6'3", 232 lbs

 

Chris Simon has come a long way in the league. He entered the NHL back in 1992 with the Quebec Nordiques, primarily as a tough guy. However, Simon had been a scorer in Juniors, so it was only a matter of time before this tough guy found his groove and became one of the best offensive enforcers in the league.

After winning a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996, Chris signed with the Washington Capitals, moved to the Rangers, Blackhawks, Calgary and now the Islanders where he has been reuinted with his junior coach, Ted Nolan.

Since he broke into the league, Simon has been highly regarded by the Native American community, especially as a role model for Native youth. He is a recovering alcoholic, hopes that he is a positive example for Native kids to follow. Chris has said that he likes to spend his free time hunting and fishing.