Christopher Rivera Explained

Christopher Rivera
Played For:Genève-Servette HC
HC Fribourg-Gottéron
Position:Forward
Birth Date:2 October 1986
Birth Place:Geneva, Switzerland
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:198
Shoots:Left
Draft:Undrafted
Career Start:2004
Career End: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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Genève-Servette HC extends contract with forward Chris Rivera.
  2. Web site: Done Deal - Chris Rivera joins HC Fribourg-Gottéron.