Mike “Mo” Maurice Obituary, KINGSTON, Ont. — Mike “Mo” Maurice, a former Kingston Canadians player and respected member of the Kingston hockey community, has died, with the Kingston Frontenacs announcing his passing on September 3, 2026.
Maurice was born in Hamilton, Ontario, on April 22, 1966, and developed his hockey career through the Ontario Hockey League. Before joining the Kingston Canadians, he played for the Brantford Alexanders and Hamilton Steelhawks.
Maurice joined the Kingston Canadians during the 1984–85 season and spent three seasons with the organization. During his time in Kingston, he appeared in 147 regular-season games and recorded 79 goals and 83 assists for 162 points, establishing himself as a productive forward and valued teammate.
His most productive season with Kingston came in 1986–87, when Maurice scored 48 goals and added 44 assists for 92 points in 60 regular-season games. His performances became part of an important period in the history of the Kingston Canadians.
Maurice was also connected to a memorable moment in Kingston hockey history involving former Canadians goaltender Chris Clifford. Clifford recalled that Maurice helped create the opportunity during a sequence that resulted in what became the first goal scored by a goaltender in Ontario Hockey League history, with Maurice playing interference with a Toronto Marlies defenceman during the play.
After his years in Kingston, Maurice continued his hockey career professionally, playing in several leagues, including the American Hockey League and International Hockey League. During the 1991–92 season with the Toledo Storm of the ECHL, he recorded 39 goals and 72 assists for 111 points in 62 regular-season games.
Available hockey records indicate that Maurice’s playing career extended from approximately 1983 through 2004, representing more than two decades connected to the sport. His career reflected his scoring ability, longevity and continued dedication to hockey.
The cause of Mike “Mo” Maurice’s death has not been publicly disclosed. The Kingston Frontenacs confirmed his passing but did not provide details about the circumstances or cause of death in the information available at the time of publication.
Funeral and memorial arrangements for Maurice have not been publicly announced. As the Kingston hockey community remembers him, his legacy remains connected to the goals he scored, the teammates he played alongside and the lasting place he holds in the history of the Kingston Canadians. He will be remembered by those connected to the organization and the wider hockey community for his contribution to the game.
