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.
Guy Lafleur
ice hockey player
Notable For
Canadian ice hockey player
Guy Lafleur's Historical Timeline
Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens, becomes 10th NHLer to score 500 goals
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
After 518 goals and 14 years with the Montreal Canadiens, Guy LaFleur retires abruptly
Guy Lafleur dies
Guy Lafleur, Canadian ice hockey player, known for canadian ice hockey player, died on 2022-04-22.
Associated Historical Events
Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens, becomes 10th NHLer to score 500 goals
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
After 518 goals and 14 years with the Montreal Canadiens, Guy LaFleur retires abruptly
death
Guy Lafleur dies
Guy Lafleur, Canadian ice hockey player, known for canadian ice hockey player, died on 2022-04-22.
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.