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Shawn Simpson

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Key facts

Birth date August 10, 1968[1]
Death date January 29, 2025[1]
Nationality Canadian[1]
Occupation Ice hockey player, on-air personality[1]
Draft 60th overall in the 1986 NHL Draft[2]
Teams Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs[1]

Shawn Simpson was a Canadian ice hockey player and on-air personality with TSN 1200 radio in Ottawa, known for his work as a goaltender and later in hockey front offices.

Context

Shawn Simpson was a Canadian ice hockey player and on-air personality with TSN 1200 radio in Ottawa. He played as a goaltender in the Ontario Hockey League and represented Canada at the 1987 World Junior Championship [2]. After his playing career, he worked in hockey front offices, including for the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs [1]. TSN 1200 introduced him in 2010 on a part-time basis with the 'Simmer at 7' segment [3].

Documented claims

  • Shawn Simpson played as a goaltender for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League. [2]
  • He represented Canada at the 1987 World Junior Championship. [2]
  • He served as a scout and later director of hockey operations for the Washington Capitals. [2]
  • He worked as a pro scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs. [2]

Questions and answers

What happened to Shawn Simpson?

Shawn Simpson passed away on January 29, 2025 [1].

What is Shawn Simpson doing now?

Shawn Simpson died in January 2025; he was no longer active in his roles [1].

Did Shawn Simpson have any children?

The sources do not mention whether Shawn Simpson had children.

Sources

  1. Shawn Simpson (Lightweight) MMA Profile - ESPN — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Shawn Simpson | Aeon — aeon.co (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Shawn Simpson passes away at age 56 - TSN.ca — tsn.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People