Alain Lemieux

Ice hockey player and coach, NHL

Alain Lemieux - Ice hockey player and coach, NHL
Born

May 24th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Born in 1961, this Canadian-American ice hockey player played in the National Hockey League, primarily with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He was instrumental in the Penguins' Stanley Cup victories in the early 1990s. Following his playing career, transitioned into coaching, contributing to the development of future players. The player remains a respected figure in the hockey community for his achievements on and off the ice.

Played for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Contributed to consecutive Stanley Cup wins in 1991 and 1992

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