Éric Fichaud

Éric Fichaud
Born	(1975-11-04) November 4, 1975 Anjou, QC, CAN
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Caught	Left
LNAH team Former teams	Saint-Georges CRS Express NHL Montreal Canadiens Carolina Hurricanes Nashville Predators New York Islanders DEL Krefeld Penguins LNAH Quebec Radio X
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	16th overall, 1994 Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career	1995–2008

Éric Joseph Fichaud (born November 4, 1975) is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He was selected in the first round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, 16th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has a wealth of goaltending experience, having played in leagues across North America and also briefly in Germany.

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

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

• Éric Fichaud's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database

Preceded by Landon Wilson

Toronto Maple Leafs first round draft pick 1994

Succeeded by Jeff Ware