Fred Sasakamoose
Frederick Sasakamoose, (December 25, 1933 — November 24, 2020) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was one of the first Canadian indigenous players in the National Hockey League.[1][2] He played 11 games with the Chicago Black Hawks from 1953 to 1960. He was born in Debden, Saskatchewan.
Sasakamoose died on November 24, 2020 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan from COVID-19 at the age of 86.[3]
References
- ↑ Smith, Stephen (June 25, 2020). "Recasting the History of Pro Hockey's Indigenous Players". The New York Times. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ↑ "Fred Sasakamoose was native NHL pioneer". Edmonton Sun.
- ↑ Peterson, Julia (November 24, 2020). "Indigenous NHL pioneer Fred Sasakamoose dead at 86". CBC.ca. Retrieved November 24, 2020.