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

↑ 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.

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[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.

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