Christopher Rivera
| Christopher Rivera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born |
October 2, 1986 Geneva, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Genève-Servette HC HC Fribourg-Gottéron | ||
| NHL draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2004–2018 | ||
Christopher Rivera (born October 2, 1986) is a Swiss former professional ice hockey player who spent most of his career with Genève-Servette HC in the National League (NL). He also played for HC Fribourg-Gottéron in the NL.
Rivera regularly works as a hockey analyst for the Francophone Swiss TV station, Léman Bleu.
Playing career
Rivera made his National League (NL) debut playing with Genève-Servette HC during the 2003–04 NL playoffs.[1]
On September 15, 2015, he was traded to Geneva's rival, Fribourg-Gotteron, for cash consideration.[2]
On July 23, 2018, Rivera was released by Gottéron despite a valid contract with the team for the 2018/19 season. He eventually retired from professional hockey following the 2017/18 season. Rivera went on to play two more seasons with two different amateur teams in the Geneva area.
References
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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