Éric Fichaud

Éric Fichaud
Born	(1975-11-04) November 4, 1975 (age 46) Anjou, Quebec, Canada
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Caught	Left
Played for	New York Islanders Nashville Predators Carolina Hurricanes Montreal Canadiens Krefeld Pinguine
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	16th overall, 1994 Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career	1995–2008

Éric Joseph Fichaud (born November 4, 1975) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He was selected in the first round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, 16th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Junior career[]

Fichaud played net for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. In 1994, he led his team to the Memorial Cup, winning a host of awards, including the Hap Emms Memorial Trophy as top goaltender and playoff MVP awards. A classic butterfly goaltender in the Patrick Roy mold, Fichaud looked to be a future National Hockey League starting netminder.

Professional career[]

Shortly after being drafted, Fichaud was traded to the New York Islanders for Benoît Hogue, a 1995 3rd round pick (Ryan Pepperall) and a 1996 5th round pick (Brandon Sugden), without ever playing a game for Toronto. Fichaud never lived up to the lofty expectations his fantastic junior career had led to, bouncing between the minor leagues and the NHL. Shoulder injuries played a key role, and despite Fichaud's best efforts, he was unable to recapture his previous form. Eventually, Fichaud settled into the role as the starting goalie for the AHL's Hamilton Bulldogs.

External links[]

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

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