Michel Larocque (ice hockey, born 1976) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Michel Larocque |
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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 Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played a few games in the top league, the National Hockey League (NHL), for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2000–01 season.
Michel Larocque's Hockey Journey
Michel Larocque started his hockey career in junior leagues. He played for the Melfort Mustangs in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) from 1993 to 1995.
After junior hockey, he went to college. He played for Boston University in the Hockey East league. He played there for four seasons, from 1995 to 1999.
In 1996, the San Jose Sharks picked him in the NHL Draft. He was the 137th player chosen overall.
After college, Michel played in different minor leagues. He played for teams like the Cleveland Lumberjacks in the IHL. He also played for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Saint John Flames in the AHL.
He also spent some time with the Greensboro Generals in the ECHL. These leagues are where players often develop their skills before reaching the NHL.
Michel Larocque got to play in the NHL during the 2000–01 season. He played three games for the Chicago Blackhawks. After his time in the NHL, he continued to play for the Norfolk Admirals in the AHL. His professional career ended in 2001.
Awards and Honours
Michel Larocque received several awards during his college hockey career:
| Award | Year | |
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| All-Hockey East Rookie Team | 1995–96 | This award is for the best new players in the Hockey East league. |
| Hockey East All-Tournament Team | 1997 | This award is for players who performed very well in the Hockey East championship tournament. |
| All-Hockey East Second Team | 1997–98 | This means he was one of the top players in the league, chosen for the second-best team. |
| All-Hockey East First Team | 1998–99 | This is an even higher honor, meaning he was one of the very best players in the league. |
| AHCA East Second-Team All-American | 1998–99 | This award recognizes him as one of the best college hockey players in the entire country. |
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| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Joe Hulbig |
William Flynn Tournament Most Valuable Player 1997 |
Succeeded by Marty Reasoner |
| Preceded by Tom Noble |
Hockey East Goaltending Champion 1996–97, 1997–98 |
Succeeded by Ty Conklin |
