On this day in 2022, Guy Lafleur died.
One of the greatest players to ever lace up skates, he helped lead the Montreal Canadiens dynasty of the late-1970s.
An icon in Quebec, this is the story of the man they called "The Flower" and "Le Démon Blond".
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One of the greatest players to ever lace up skates, he helped lead the Montreal Canadiens dynasty of the late-1970s.
An icon in Quebec, this is the story of the man they called "The Flower" and "Le Démon Blond".
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When he was five, he received a hockey stick as a present and began playing.
From 1962 to 1964, he played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. He scored a record 64 points.
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From 1969-70 to 1970-71, he played for the Quebec Remparts. In 218 games, he had an astounding 233 goals and 379 points.
Most expected Lafleur to become a major NHL star.
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Lafleur joined a team he idolized, led by his hero Jean Beliveau.
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His first three seasons in the NHL were seen as sub-par. In 1972-73, he had 55 points in 69 games and the next season had 56 points in 73 games.
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In 1975-76, Lafleur had a league leading 125 points in 80 games.
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