Tragic news strikes as famous NHL Executive and broadcaster Shawn Simpson passes at 56-years old
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Heartbreaking news emerges within the hockey community as many mourn the tragic loss of a famous face in the media, Shawn Simpson who was a former NHL draft pick and team executive.
We regret to inform you of the passing of TSN Ottawa radio host, and former NHLer, Shawn Simpson, at the age of 56.
Simpson was drafted 60th-overall by the Washington Capitals in 1986, and although he never played in the NHL, he was the backup goaltender for two games. He played four games with Canada's U20 national team at the 1987 IIHF World Junior Championship, winning Gold.
After his playing career was over, Simpson was hired as a scout for the Washington Capitals (NHL) from 1993-1997, and then Director of Hockey Operations for the franchise from 1997-2004. He then joined the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) as a Pro Scout from 2004-2008. He finished his front office career with the Minnesota Wild (NHL) in 2013, after one season as a Team Consultant.
He was known in recent years as a influential media piece for the Ottawa Senators (NHL) and the NHL in general.
Simpson was drafted 60th-overall by the Washington Capitals in 1986, and although he never played in the NHL, he was the backup goaltender for two games. He played four games with Canada's U20 national team at the 1987 IIHF World Junior Championship, winning Gold.
After his playing career was over, Simpson was hired as a scout for the Washington Capitals (NHL) from 1993-1997, and then Director of Hockey Operations for the franchise from 1997-2004. He then joined the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) as a Pro Scout from 2004-2008. He finished his front office career with the Minnesota Wild (NHL) in 2013, after one season as a Team Consultant.
He was known in recent years as a influential media piece for the Ottawa Senators (NHL) and the NHL in general.
Several other popular figures of the hockey community have shared heartbreaking post, showing their support and condolences to the Simpson family during this difficult time:
I don't have the words today, but I'm going to try.
Rest in peace Simmer.
Rest in peace Simmer.
Said a former colleague of Simpson, before sharing his heartfelt statement on his passing:
The Ottawa Senators organization have also released a statement on the tragic news that donned over the hockey community earlier this morning:
The Ottawa Senators were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Shawn Simpson, lionhearted member of the Sens media landscape and proud member of the Ottawa community.
Our hearts go out to his family and friends, as well as his fans whose lives he touched throughout his hockey and media career.
Our hearts go out to his family and friends, as well as his fans whose lives he touched throughout his hockey and media career.
Truly heartbreaking.. May you Rest In Peace 'Simmer'..
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