(March 22, 1966-September 19, 2015)
Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Drafted 168th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft
Forward for the St. Louis Blues (1986-89), Montreal Canadiens (1989-93), Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1993-96) and the San Jose Sharks (1996-97)
Author of the book 'A Frog Named Hop'

He was primarily used in an enforcer role.
Despite having little skating ability, he made it to the NHL on the strength of his fists.
He racked up 1914 career penalty minutes over eleven seasons.
He struggled with depression during the later years of his life.
He committed suicide by shooting himself in the head (September 19, 2015).

He earned a Stanley Cup ring as a member of the Canadiens (1993).
He was a member of the inaugural Mighty Ducks roster, where he served as an alternate captain.
He was known for writing and illustrating children's books in his spare time.
His NHL career ended prematurely after he was forced to endure a double knee surgery.
He was involved in coaching seminars within the St. Louis area following his retirement from active play.

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