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George Laraque

George Laraque is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and public figure from Montreal, Quebec.

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George Laraque is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and public figure from Montreal, Quebec. He played in the NHL as a right winger and enforcer for four teams and later worked in politics and media.

What it is

George Laraque is best known as an NHL enforcer who played for the Edmonton Oilers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Montreal Canadiens. He was drafted 31st overall in 1995 and played parts of 12 NHL seasons.

Key details

Laraque was born in Montreal of Haitian descent and entered the NHL as a physical player. He later became involved in politics, serving as deputy leader of the Green Party of Canada, and worked as a radio host and author.

Why it matters

Laraque's transition from NHL enforcer to political figure highlights the diverse paths athletes can take. He remains a notable Canadian public figure.

In short

  • Born in Montreal, of Haitian descent.
  • Drafted 31st overall by Edmonton in 1995.
  • Played for four NHL teams as an enforcer.
  • Later served as deputy leader of the Green Party of Canada.
Canadian angle

Laraque is a Montreal-born Canadian athlete who played for two Canadian NHL teams, the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens, and later became active in Canadian politics and public life.

Quick questions

Who is George Laraque?
George Laraque is a Canadian former NHL player, politician, author, and radio host from Montreal, Quebec.
Which NHL teams did he play for?
He played for the Edmonton Oilers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Montreal Canadiens.
What position did he play?
He played as a right winger and was best known as an enforcer.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Laraque
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, NHL draft position, NHL teams, later career and retirement details.
  2. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/nhl/player/stats/_/id/515/georges-laraque
    Supports: Birthplace, position, draft information, and NHL team history.
  3. Georges Laraquehttps://georgeslaraque.com/gl-career
    Supports: Career overview, minor hockey, NHL team history, games played, and post-NHL international stint.
  4. Hockey-Referencehttps://www.hockey-reference.com/players/l/laraqge01.html
    Supports: Career statistics, teams, games played, goals, and retirement timing.
  5. Simple English Wikipediahttps://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Laraque
    Supports: NHL teams, enforcer role, and Green Party of Canada deputy leader role.