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He won a Stanley Cup championship in 1993.
15 Interesting Facts About John LeClair
A legendary American power forward, he became the first player from the United States to record three consecutive 50-goal seasons while anchoring the iconic 'Legion of Doom' line.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#10
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009.
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He played for the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins during his career.
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He was the first American-born player to record three consecutive 50-goal seasons.
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He scored two overtime game-winning goals in consecutive games during the 1993 Stanley Cup Final.
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He was a member of the famed 'Legion of Doom' line alongside Eric Lindros and Mikael Renberg.
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He was drafted 33rd overall in the 1987 NHL entry draft.
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He attended the University of Vermont on a full scholarship before turning professional.
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He was the first Vermont-born player to have his name engraved on the Stanley Cup.
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He was named to the season-ending NHL All-Star team five times during his first five seasons with the Flyers.
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He won the Pelle Lindbergh Memorial Trophy in 1995.
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He was traded from Montreal to Philadelphia on February 9, 1995, in a deal involving Mark Recchi.
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He served as a special advisor to hockey operations for the Philadelphia Flyers starting in 2023.
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He missed the first month of his senior college season due to a bout with meningitis.
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He played for the Fredericton Canadiens in the AHL during the 1991-92 season.
About John LeClair
A dominant power forward, he is best remembered for his time on the 'Legion of Doom' line in Philadelphia and his clutch performance during the 1993 Stanley Cup Finals. He was the first American-born player to score 50 goals in three consecutive NHL seasons.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1993
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United States Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2009
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First American-born player to record three consecutive 50-goal seasons
1998
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NHL First All-Star Team
1995
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about John LeClair.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 10
Status: Retired
Age: 57 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
Born: St. Albans, Vermont
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 406
Assists: 413
Points: 819
Teams: 3
Drafted: 1987
Round: 2nd
Teams & Career
Montreal Canadiens Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins
John LeClair played for 3 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 1987.