
Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has passed away at the age of 52 in his hometown of Wawa, Ontario. The NHL Players' Association confirmed his death on Monday night. The cause of his death has not been disclosed at this time.
Simon had a notable career in the NHL, playing 857 regular-season and playoff games over 15 seasons from 1993 to 2008. Known for his physical style of play, he engaged in over 100 fights and accumulated 1,824 penalty minutes, ranking 67th in league history.