Michel Larocque (ice hockey, born 1976) facts for kids
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| Born | October 3, 1976 Lahr, West Germany |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| NHL Draft | 137th overall, 1996 San Jose Sharks |
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| Playing career | 1999–2001 | ||
Michel Larocque was born on October 3, 1976, in Lahr, West Germany. He is a German-born Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Michel played three games in the top league, the National Hockey League (NHL), for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2000–01 season.
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Michel Larocque's Hockey Journey
Michel Larocque was chosen by the San Jose Sharks in the 1996 NHL Draft. He was the 137th player picked overall. Before playing in the NHL, Michel played for several teams in different leagues.
Playing in College and Minor Leagues
Michel played college hockey for Boston University. He then played in minor leagues like the IHL and the AHL. He played for teams such as the Cleveland Lumberjacks, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, and Norfolk Admirals. These leagues help players get ready for the NHL.
Time in the NHL
Michel Larocque reached the highest level of professional hockey. He played three games for the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL. This was during the 2000–01 season.
Awards and Achievements
Michel Larocque received several awards during his hockey career, especially during his college years. These awards show how well he played as a goaltender.
- All-Hockey East Rookie Team in 1995–96
- Hockey East All-Tournament Team in 1997
- All-Hockey East Second Team in 1997–98
- All-Hockey East First Team in 1998–99
- AHCA East Second-Team All-American in 1998–99
