Tributes are pouring in for Fred Sasakamoose, who died Tuesday at age 86 after being hospitalized with COVID-19.

He paved the way for so many Indigenous hockey players. pic.twitter.com/GQxQJuqGzx —@briglacquetteBrigette Lacquette, the first First Nations woman to play for the Canadian women's Olympic hockey team, said Sasakamoose paved the way for Indigenous players across the continent. We are heartbroken to learn that #SHHOF Inductee, Fred Sasakamoose (Sandy Lake Reserve) has passed away. (Reggie Leach/Facebook)Former Philadelphia Flyer and Stanley Cup champion Reggie Leach said Sasakamoose inspired generations of young players.

Source: CBC News November 25, 2020 22:30 UTC