Fred Sasakamoose
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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. Recasting the History of Pro Hockey’s Indigenous Players (June 25, 2020)The New York Times. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ↑ Fred Sasakamoose was native NHL pioneer. Edmonton Sun.
- ↑ Peterson, Julia. Indigenous NHL pioneer Fred Sasakamoose dead at 86 (November 24, 2020)CBC.ca. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
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