Christopher Rivera

Christopher Rivera
Born (1986-10-02) October 2, 1986 (age 38)
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

  1. ^ "Genève-Servette HC extends contract with forward Chris Rivera".
  2. ^ "Done Deal - Chris Rivera joins HC Fribourg-Gottéron".


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