Henry Boucha of the North Stars ended up suing Dave Forbes of the Bruins over injuries sustained in that fight and settled for $1.5 million from the player, the Bruins and the league.
Here are some other native players that played in the NHL:
George Armstrong (Mohawk)
John Chabot, Scott Daniels, Ron Delorme (Metis), Dan Frawley (Ojibwa),
Ted Hodgson (Cree), Stan Jonathan (Mohawk), Wayne King (Ojibwa),
Dale McCourt, Reggie Leach, Vic Mercredi, Jim Neilson, Ted Nolan (Ojibwa),
Mike Peluso, Everett Sanipass (Micmac), Gary Sargent, Bobby Simpson (Mohawk),
Frank St. Marseille (Metis - Ojibwa)