Fred Sasakamoose
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Statue honouring life of Indigenous NHLer Fred Sasakamoose unveiled in SaskatoonFred Sasakamoose was an elder from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and played for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1953-54 NHL season.CanadaMay 18, 2022
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Family celebrates his legacy on anniversary of Fred Sasakamoose’s deathWednesday marks one year since the passing of a well-known Indigenous hockey legend, Fred Sasakamoose.HealthNov 24, 2021
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Mobile program dedicated to NHL legend Fred Sasakamoose en route to First NationsA program has been dedicated to Indigenous NHL legend Fred Sasakamoose, as a way to get youth active in Saskatchewan.CanadaSep 1, 2021
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Fred Sasakamoose Day offers chance to honour Indigenous hockey icon’s life, legacyFamily members of Fred Sasakamoose joined First Nations representatives from across Saskatchewan and provincial and municipal government officials to celebrate the hockey pioneer.SportsMay 18, 2021
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P.A. Raiders Dallyn Peekeekoot following in idol Fred Sasakamoose’ footstepsPrince Albert Raiders rookie Dallyn Peekeekoot is inspiring youth from his community, Ahtahkakoop First Nation, just like his idol Fred Sasakamoose.SportsApr 29, 2021
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Three Saskatchewan First Nation organizations opening vaccination clinics in Saskatoon, PA, NBFred Sasakamoose's son is helping open three Indigenous-run vaccination clinics after his father died following a battle with COVID-19.HealthApr 1, 2021
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‘A mighty fine man’: Indigenous hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose remembered at funeralFred Sasakamoose played 11 NHL games with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1953-54, becoming one of the first Indigenous players in the then-six-team league.CanadaDec 5, 2020
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Fred Sasakamoose leaves lasting legacy as Indigenous hockey pioneerFred Sasakamoose is being remembered as a trailblazer for Indigenous hockey players and a role model for First Nations athletes of all stripes following his death at the age of 86.SportsNov 25, 2020
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Indigenous Ex-NHLer Fred Sasakamoose dead at 86Fred Sasakamoose, who was one of the first Indigenous hockey players in the NHL, has passed away.SportsNov 24, 2020
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Indigenous former NHLer, Fred Sasakamoose, hospitalized with presumed COVID-19His family first reported the news of his presumptive COVID-19 status on his organization's Facebook page on Friday evening.HealthNov 21, 2020
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