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Maxim Lapierre

Maxim Lapierre is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward from Quebec.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Maxim Lapierre is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward from Quebec who played in the NHL from 2005 to 2015. He also represented Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics, winning a bronze medal.

What it is

Maxim Lapierre played 614 NHL games for five teams: the Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, St. Louis Blues, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He was drafted 61st overall by the Canadiens in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft and was known for his physical, energetic style as a forward and centre.

Key details

Lapierre was born on March 29, 1985, in Saint-Léonard, Quebec, and played junior hockey in the QMJHL before turning pro. After his NHL career, he played in Europe (Sweden and Switzerland) and announced his retirement on December 6, 2020. He also won a bronze medal with Team Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Why it matters

Lapierre's career highlights the path of a Quebec-born player who contributed to multiple NHL teams and represented Canada internationally. His Olympic bronze medal adds to Canada's hockey legacy, and his retirement in 2020 closed a 15-year professional career.

In short

  • Played 614 NHL games for five teams from 2005 to 2015.
  • Won bronze with Team Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
  • Announced retirement from professional hockey on December 6, 2020.
  • Born in Saint-Léonard, Quebec, and drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 2003.
Canadian angle

Lapierre is a Quebec-born Canadian hockey player whose career included the Montreal Canadiens and a bronze-medal performance for Team Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics.[1][2]

Quick questions

Who is Maxim Lapierre?
Maxim Lapierre is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward from Quebec who played in the NHL and for Team Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
What team does Maxim Lapierre play for?
He does not currently play for a team; Lapierre is retired from professional hockey.
Is Maxim Lapierre retired?
Yes. He is listed as a retired player and publicly announced his retirement in 2020.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxim_Lapierre
    Supports: Birth date, Canadian former professional ice hockey forward, and retirement announcement on December 6, 2020.
  2. Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/maxim-lapierre/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, age, NHL team history, and 2018 Olympic bronze medal.
  3. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxim_Lapierre
    Supports: Retired status and post-playing work as an analyst.
  4. Speakers Canada — https://speakerscanada.com/keynote-speaker/maxim-lapierre/
    Supports: Biography, NHL teams, playing style, and retirement after his hockey career.
  5. Elite Prospects — https://eliteprospects.com/player/8988/maxim-lapierre
    Supports: Date of birth, age, position, nationality, and retired status.
  6. Hockey-Reference.com — https://hockey-reference.com/players/l/lapiema01.html
    Supports: Birth date, career totals, and retirement context.