Eric Lacroix

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Eric Lacroix
Born (1971-07-15) July 15, 1971 (age 52)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Toronto Maple Leafs
Los Angeles Kings
Colorado Avalanche
New York Rangers
Ottawa Senators
NHL Draft 136th overall, 1990
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 1992–2001

Eric Lacroix (born July 15, 1971) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Lacroix played eight seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators. He is the son of former Colorado Avalanche president Pierre Lacroix and has worked in various management positions within the Avalanche. He currently is an analyst for the DNVR Avalanche Podcast.

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Playing career

Lacroix was selected in the 7th round, 136th overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. He then played two years of collegiate hockey with St. Lawrence University of the ECAC. Lacroix made his professional debut with Maple Leafs American Hockey League affiliate, the St. John's Maple Leafs before appearing in his first NHL game with the Leafs in the 1993–94 season.

Lacroix enjoyed his most successful stint in the NHL with the Colorado Avalanche, posting a career high 18 goals, 18 assists and 36 points in the 1996–97 season, as the Avalanche fell just short of defending their Stanley Cup title.

On February 13, 1999, Lacroix was traded from the Los Angeles Kings to the Rangers for Sean Pronger. On March 1, 2001, Lacroix was traded from the Rangers to the Senators for Colin Forbes before ending his professional career at 472 NHL games after the conclusion of the 2000–01 season.

Management

Post-retirement, Lacroix remained involved in hockey and returned to the Avalanche organization, assuming the roles of assistant video coach and director of hockey operations for four seasons. He became the co-owner and governor of the Arizona Sundogs of the Central Hockey League. After three years with the Sundogs, helping claim the Ray Miron President's Cup as champions of the CHL, Lacroix joined the Phoenix Coyotes organization for the 2008–09 season as a professional scout. [1]

On June 3, 2009, Lacroix re-joined his father in Colorado, when he was named Vice President of Hockey Operations for the Avalanche. He served in his role for four consecutive seasons, before leaving after the 2012–13 season. [2]

Broadcasting

It was announced on September 18, 2017, that Lacroix had signed on to be a studio analyst for the Vegas Golden Knights on AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain. [3]

Personal life

Lacroix is married to Jill and they have 3 children, Max, Mia, and Ty and they live in Castle Pines, Colorado. [4] [5] Max Lacroix, who is a goalie and will play for the Colorado Grit in the NAHL during the 2023–24 season, is committed to Boston University for the 2024–25 season. [5] [6]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1989–90 The Governor's Academy HS-MA25231841——————
1990–91 St. Lawrence University ECAC 301271935—————
1991–92 St. Lawrence UniversityECAC3411213240—————
1992–93 St. John's Maple Leafs AHL 761519345995384
1993–94 St. John's Maple LeafsAHL5917223969115386
1993–94 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 3000220000
1994–95 St. John's Maple LeafsAHL10002—————
1994–95 Phoenix Roadrunners IHL 2571831—————
1994–95 Los Angeles Kings NHL45971654—————
1995–96 Los Angeles KingsNHL72161632110—————
1996–97 Colorado Avalanche NHL81181836261714519
1997–98 Colorado AvalancheNHL821615318470006
1998–99 Colorado AvalancheNHL70002—————
1998–99Los Angeles KingsNHL2701112—————
1998–99 New York Rangers NHL302134—————
1999–00 New York RangersNHL70481224—————
2000–01 New York RangersNHL4623539—————
2000–01 Ottawa Senators NHL9011440110
NHL totals47267701373613015625

Awards and honors

AwardYear
All-ECAC Hockey Rookie Team 1990–91

See also

List of family relations in the National Hockey League

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References

  1. ↑ "Eric Lacroix - Bio". Colorado Avalanche. 2013-01-02. Archived from the original on 2013-06-30. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  2. ↑ "Eric Lacroix leaves Colorado Avalanche in shake-up after Sacco fired". Denver Post . 2013-04-28. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
  3. ↑ Dater, Adrian (18 September 2017). "Former Av Eric Lacroix has signed a deal with AT&T Sportsnet to be studio analyst for Vegas Golden Knights. Great news". @adater. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  4. ↑ "Scott Bray Obituary - Loveland, CO". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  5. 1 2 "Castle Pines native incoming grit goalie Lacroix realizes dream come tru eith NCAA BU commitment". www.co.hockey. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  6. ↑ "Max Lacroix at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
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