Sylvain Lefebvre

Ice hockey player and coach, Montreal Canadiens

Sylvain Lefebvre - Ice hockey player and coach, Montreal Canadiens
Born

October 14th, 1967
57 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played professional ice hockey in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1987 to 2001. During his career, played for teams including the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Colorado Avalanche. Won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996. Transitioned into coaching after retirement from professional play, serving as an assistant coach with various teams in the American Hockey League (AHL) and junior leagues.

Won the Stanley Cup with Colorado Avalanche in 1996

Played for Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers

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