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Guy Lafleur

ice hockey player

Born: Died: Canadian

Guy Damien Lafleur (September 20, 1951 – April 22, 2022), nicknamed "the Flower" and "Le Démon Blond", was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was the first player in National Hockey League (NHL) history to score 50 goals in six consecutive seasons as well as 50 goals and 100 points in six consecutive seasons. Between 1971 and 1991, Lafleur played right wing for the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Quebec Nordiques in an NHL career spanning 17 seasons, and five Stanley Cup championships in 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979 (all with the Canadiens). Lafleur was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988, named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history in 2017, and was named to the Order of Hockey in Canada in 2022.

Notable For

Canadian ice hockey player

Guy Lafleur's Historical Timeline

  1. Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens, becomes 10th NHLer to score 500 goals

    Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens, becomes 10th NHLer to score 500 goals

  2. After 518 goals and 14 years with the Montreal Canadiens, Guy LaFleur retires abruptly

    After 518 goals and 14 years with the Montreal Canadiens, Guy LaFleur retires abruptly

  3. Guy Lafleur dies

    Guy Lafleur, Canadian ice hockey player, known for canadian ice hockey player, died on 2022-04-22.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guy Lafleur born?
Guy Lafleur was born on 1951-04-22 (Canadian).
What is Guy Lafleur known for?
Canadian ice hockey player
What historical events involved Guy Lafleur?
Guy Lafleur was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens, becomes 10th NHLer to score 500 goals, After 518 goals and 14 years with the Montreal Canadiens, Guy LaFleur retires abruptly, Guy Lafleur dies.
When did Guy Lafleur die?
Guy Lafleur died on 2022-01-01.

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