Mr. Speaker, Steve Chiasson of the Carolina Hurricanes was tragically killed when his pickup ran off the road yesterday.
Steve was born in Barrie and his career highlights included a Memorial Cup with Guelph where he was selected the tournament's most valuable player. He represented Canada at the 1987 world junior championship.
A steady two-way defenceman, Steve had 398 points in 751 NHL games with Detroit, Calgary, Hartford and Carolina. He played in the NHL all-star game in 1993 and was a member of Canada's gold medal team at the 1997 world championship.
I remember him speaking at a Canada Day Peterborough rotary meeting about being an ambassador for Canada in the States. This was a special meeting with lots of students present. As he spoke, he handed his notes sheet by sheet to his son who was sitting on the floor at his feet. He was a dedicated player and a family man.
He made his off-season home north of Peterborough. On behalf of the people of Peterborough riding and all Canadians, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Sue, and three children.