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EditRonald Elmer "Chief" Delorme - Born September 3, 1955 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan is a Canadian Indigenous (Cree/Métis) retired ice Hockey right winger and current scout.
- Clarence S. Campbell Bowl Champion 1982 with Vancouver Canucks.
Delorme made his NHL debut with Colorado Rockies on February 1, 1977 vs New York Rangers at McNichols Sports Arena in a 5-2 Rockies win.
Delorme scored his 1st NHL goal vs Denis Herron of Pittsburgh Penguins at 8:27 of 3rd period on February 6, 1977 at McNichols Sports Arena in a 5-2 Rockies win. His goal was the game winner.
Delorme played 5 seasons in Colorado, scoring 20 goals in the 1978-79 season was his best NHL output for goals, as he came close the next season with 19 and 24 assists for 43 points, the most in his pro career.
The Vancouver Canucks picked Delorme in the NHL Waiver Draft in October 1981. He quickly fit right in with the Canucks who had some tough players already. The Chief had found a home.
Delorme was with the Canucks on their run to the 1982 Stanley Cup finals. He played in 15 playoff games, picking up 2 assists.
Many Canucks fans will remember Delorme as a fighter or enforcer, but he was also a promoter of Hockey to First Nations communities during and after his playing days.
A knee injury ended his career in 1985.
Delorme played in 524 regular season NHL games, scoring 83 goals (9 GWG), 83 assists with 667 penalty minutes and 25 NHL playoff games, scoring 1 goal, 2 assists with 59 penalty minutes.
In 1986, Delorme became an Amateur Scout with the Vancouver Canucks. Delorme coordinates Vancouver’s amateur scouting staff and assembles the Canucks draft selection list. He was named Chief Amateur Scout in August 2000.
Pat Quinn instilled in him the importance of giving back and lending time to others. Delorme’s been able to share his culture with others, and in turn bring Hockey to First Nations people through Hockey schools and camps. Before he passed away, Gino Odjick was part of the group helping Delorme with Hockey camps; the group includes numerous former NHLers, including Arron Asham, Jordin Tootoo, and Sheldon Souray. Delorme is also a mentor to Indigenous youth, encouraging them to follow their dreams like he did.
Ron Delorme was inducted into the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018.
Ron Delorme was inducted into the British Columbia Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019.
Delorme Quote
“The benefit of being around the game a long time, 46 years, is seeing things change all across Canada. It’s change for the better. I’ve witnessed progress in inclusion, diversity, celebrations of different nights, including First Nations Night.”
