Guy Lafleur

Ice hockey player with Montreal Canadiens

Guy Lafleur - Ice hockey player with Montreal Canadiens
Born

September 20th, 1951
73 years ago

Died

April 22nd, 2022
2 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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One of the most celebrated ice hockey players, this athlete played the majority of his career with the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL). During the 1970s and early 1980s, he became a key figure for the Canadiens, contributing to multiple Stanley Cup victories. His playing style combined skill, speed, and scoring ability, making him a fan favorite. After retiring from professional hockey, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988, solidifying his legacy within the sport. He later returned briefly to the NHL and continued to be involved in various hockey-related activities until his passing in 2022.

Won five Stanley Cups with Montreal Canadiens

Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988

Named NHL Most Valuable Player in 1977

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