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He scored two goals, including the game-winner, in Game 7 of the 2001 Stanley Cup Final to help his team win the championship.
15 Interesting Facts About Alex Tanguay
A premier playmaker and Stanley Cup champion, Alex Tanguay recorded 863 points over a stellar 16-season NHL career.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#18
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He was selected 12th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
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He was selected to play in the 2004 NHL All-Star Game, representing the Western Conference.
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He had his number 18 jersey retired by the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL in 2005.
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He set a franchise record for the Colorado Avalanche with a career-best 16-game point streak during the 2002–03 season.
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He led the entire NHL in shooting percentage during the 2005–06 season and finished third in the same category the following year.
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He played briefly in Switzerland for HC Lugano during the 2004–05 NHL lockout, appearing in six games and scoring six points.
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He represented Canada at the 1998 World Junior Championship, where the team finished in eighth place.
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He finished second in NHL rookie scoring during the 1999–2000 season with 51 points, finishing 19 points behind Scott Gomez.
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He recorded his first NHL point by assisting on a goal by Claude Lemieux in his league debut on October 5, 1999.
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He was named the Montreal Canadiens' player of the month in October 2008 after leading the team with 17 points.
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He donated $200 to the Canadian Cancer Society for every assist he recorded during the 2010–11 season, ultimately donating a minimum of $10,000.
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He recorded his 500th career NHL assist on a goal by Dennis Wideman on February 2, 2013.
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He is distantly related to the famous French-Canadian author Roch Carrier.
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He was nearly traded to the Boston Bruins in 2002 along with Martin Skoula in exchange for Martin Lapointe and Kyle McLaren, but the deal fell through.
About Alex Tanguay
Alex Tanguay was a highly skilled Canadian playmaker who played over 1,000 games in the NHL, best known for his exceptional passing ability and vision. He won a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2001, scoring two goals in Game 7 of the finals. After a successful 16-season playing career, he transitioned into coaching and currently serves as an assistant coach for the Detroit Red Wings.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2001
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NHL All-Star
2004
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QMJHL All-Rookie Team
1997
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Alex Tanguay.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 18
Status: Retired
Age: 46 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)
Born: Sainte-Justine, Quebec, Canada
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 283
Assists: 580
Points: 863
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1998
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Colorado Avalanche HC Lugano Calgary Flames Montreal Canadiens Tampa Bay Lightning Arizona Coyotes
Alex Tanguay played for 6 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Colorado Avalanche in 1998.