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'''Christopher Rivera''' (born October 2, 1986) is a [[Switzerland|Swiss]] former professional [[ice hockey]] player who spent most of his career with [[Genève-Servette HC]] in the [[National League (ice hockey)|National League]] (NL). He also played for [[HC Fribourg-Gottéron]] in the NL. |
'''Christopher Rivera''' (born October 2, 1986) is a [[Switzerland|Swiss]] former professional [[ice hockey]] player who spent most of his career with [[Genève-Servette HC]] in the [[National League (ice hockey)|National League]] (NL). He also played for [[HC Fribourg-Gottéron]] in the NL. |
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Rivera regularly works as a hockey analyst for the Francophone Swiss TV station, |
Rivera regularly works as a hockey analyst for the Francophone Swiss TV station, ''Léman Bleu''. |
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==Playing career== |
==Playing career== |
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Rivera made his [[National League (ice hockey)|National League]] (NL) debut playing with [[Genève-Servette HC]] during the [[2003–04 NLA season|2003–04 NL playoffs]].<ref>http://swisshockeynews.ch/index.php/switzerland/nla-new/3774-geneve-servette-hc-extends-contract-with-forward-chris-rivera</ref> |
Rivera made his [[National League (ice hockey)|National League]] (NL) debut playing with [[Genève-Servette HC]] during the [[2003–04 NLA season|2003–04 NL playoffs]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://swisshockeynews.ch/index.php/switzerland/nla-new/3774-geneve-servette-hc-extends-contract-with-forward-chris-rivera|title = Genève-Servette HC extends contract with forward Chris Rivera}}</ref> |
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On September 15, 2015, he was traded to Geneva's rival, [[Fribourg-Gotteron]], for cash consideration.<ref>http://www.swisshockeynews.ch/index.php/switzerland/nla-new/4364-done-deal-chris-rivera-joins-hc-fribourg-gotteron</ref> |
On September 15, 2015, he was traded to Geneva's rival, [[Fribourg-Gotteron]], for cash consideration.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.swisshockeynews.ch/index.php/switzerland/nla-new/4364-done-deal-chris-rivera-joins-hc-fribourg-gotteron|title=Done Deal - Chris Rivera joins HC Fribourg-Gottéron}}</ref> |
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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. |
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. |
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[[Category:HC Fribourg-Gottéron players]] |
[[Category:HC Fribourg-Gottéron players]] |
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[[Category:Swiss ice hockey forwards]] |
[[Category:Swiss ice hockey forwards]] |
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[[Category:Ice hockey people from Geneva]] |
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Born |
Geneva, Switzerland | October 2, 1986||
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[edit]
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[edit]
External links[edit]
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database