Georges Laraque

Georges Laraque

Canadian professional hockey player Georges Laraque currently plays for the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins.

Fast Facts

Born: December 7, 1976
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Position: Right Wing
Shoots: Right
Nickname: The Rock
Known as an enforcer, or a very physical player

Early Years

Like many young Canadians, Laraque first played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 1993. He was drafted 31st overall in the 1995 NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers. Laraque continued to play in the QMJHL through the 1995-96 season, helping the Granby Predateurs win the championship, the Memorial Cup. He then spent most of his next three seasons with the Oilers' American Hockey League affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs, making his NHL debut with the Oilers in 1997.

Recent Years

In 2003 Laraque was given the 'Best Fighter' award from The Hockey News. Laraque played with the Allmanna Idrottsklubben in Sweden during the 2004-05 NHL Lockout. After returning from the lockout, Laraque played one more season in Edmonton then signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Coyotes on July 5, 2006. Most recently, Laraque was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on February 27, 2007.

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Georges Laraque Vital Stats

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- Height: 6 ft 3 in
- Weight: 243 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1995-1996

Georges Laraque Timeline

December 7, 1976: Born
1993: Played for a variety of teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
1995: Selected by Edmonton Oilers round 2 #31 overall 1995 NHL Entry Draft
1996: Won the Memorial Cup with the Granby Predateurs in the QMJHL
1996: Played for the Hamilton Bulldogs in the American Hockey League (AHL) for 3 seasons
1997: NHL debut with the Edmonton Oilers
2003: Awarded the 'Best Fighter' award from The Hockey News
2005: Signed as a free agent by AIK Stockholm
2006: Signed as a free agent by the Phoenix Coyotes
2007: Dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins
2007-present: Currently playing with the Pittsburgh Penguins

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