Fred Sasakamoose

Frederick Sasakamoose, CM (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

1. Smith, Stephen (June 25, 2020). "Recasting the History of Pro Hockey's Indigenous Players". The New York Times. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
2. "Fred Sasakamoose was native NHL pioneer". Edmonton Sun.
3. Peterson, Julia (November 24, 2020). "Indigenous NHL pioneer Fred Sasakamoose dead at 86". CBC.ca. Retrieved November 24, 2020.