Hockey World Mourns the Loss of Beloved NHL Executive and Media Personality Shawn ‘Simmer’ Simpson
Ottawa, Ontario — The sports community mourns the loss of Shawn “Simmer” Simpson, who died on January 30, 2025, at age 56 in Ottawa. Simpson, a former NHL executive, scout, and popular radio host for TSN 1200, had recently undergone rehabilitation and was residing with friends before his passing. Before transitioning to media, Simpson’s career in professional hockey began in the Ontario Hockey League. He was drafted by the Washington Capitals in 1986, although he …