Marc Potvin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marc Potvin |
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| Born | January 29, 1967 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | January 13, 2006 (aged 38) Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Played for | Detroit Red Wings Los Angeles Kings Hartford Whalers Boston Bruins |
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| NHL Draft | 169th overall, 1986 Detroit Red Wings |
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| Playing career | 1990–1998 | ||
Marc Potvin (born January 29, 1967 – died January 13, 2006) was a professional ice hockey player from Canada. He played as a right winger. Marc Potvin played for six years in the top league, the National Hockey League (NHL). During his time in the NHL, he played for several teams. These included the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Hartford Whalers, and Boston Bruins. He was also a second cousin to Hall of Famer Denis Potvin and a cousin to Jean Potvin, both famous hockey players.
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Marc Potvin's Hockey Journey
Marc Potvin had an interesting career in ice hockey. He played at different levels before reaching the NHL. After his playing days, he also became a coach.
College Hockey and Draft
Before becoming a professional, Marc Potvin played college hockey. He spent four years playing for Bowling Green State University. His talent was noticed, and he was chosen in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft. The Detroit Red Wings picked him as the 169th player overall. This was a big step towards his dream of playing in the NHL.
Playing in Other Leagues
Besides the NHL, Marc Potvin played in other professional leagues. He played in the AHL for several teams. These teams included the Adirondack Red Wings, Providence Bruins, and Portland Pirates. He also played one season in the IHL. In the IHL, he played for the Chicago Wolves. Playing in these leagues helped him develop his skills.
Coaching Career
After he stopped playing hockey, Marc Potvin became a coach. He started as an assistant coach for the Adirondack Red Wings. Later, he became a head coach. He coached the Mississippi Sea Wolves in the ECHL for one year. Then, he coached the Springfield Falcons in the AHL for two seasons. He also coached in the UHL. He led the Adirondack IceHawks for two seasons. The team was later renamed the Adirondack Frostbite, and he coached them for one more season.
