Guy Lapointe
15 Interesting Facts
A legendary defenceman and six-time Stanley Cup champion, he was a key piece of the Montreal Canadiens' dynasty during the 1970s.
He won the Stanley Cup six times during his tenure with the Montreal Canadiens.
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1993.
He famously pulled a prank involving a Vaseline-coated handshake on a Canadian Prime Minister.
He holds the record for the most goals scored by a Montreal Canadiens defenceman in a single season.
He was part of a defensive trio famously known as the 'Big Three'.
He once moved a teammate's car to a different parking level as a prank, causing the teammate to file a police report.
He served as the Chief Amateur Scout for the Minnesota Wild for two decades.
He played for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, and Boston Bruins during his career.
He was selected to play in the historic 1972 Summit Series against the USSR.
He shares the retired number five banner in Montreal with Bernie Geoffrion.
He recorded 15 goals in his rookie season, setting a team record for defencemen.
He competed in the 1979 Challenge Cup, which replaced the NHL All-Star Game that year.
He played 894 career regular-season games in the National Hockey League.
He spent his post-playing career working in coaching and scouting roles for several NHL franchises.
He accepted an invitation to the 1972 Summit Series despite his wife being due to give birth to their first child during the tournament.
About Guy Lapointe
A key member of the Montreal Canadiens' legendary 'Big Three' defensive unit, he was renowned for his powerful slapshot and physical presence. Over a career spanning 16 seasons, he captured six Stanley Cup titles and earned multiple All-Star honors before transitioning into a long-standing career in scouting.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Stanley Cup Champion
1971, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1993
NHL First All-Star Team
1973
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Teams & Career
Guy Lapointe played for 3 different teams during his 16 seasons career.