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He was the first overall pick in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Vincent Lecavalier
A former first overall draft pick, he became a Stanley Cup champion and a top goal scorer, playing 17 seasons primarily for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#4
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He won the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004.
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He earned the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy as the NHL's top goal scorer in the 2006–07 season.
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His number 4 jersey was retired by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2018.
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He was named MVP of the Canadian National Team in the 2004 World Cup of Hockey.
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He became the youngest captain in NHL history at 19 years and 314 days, a record since surpassed.
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He played a key role in the Cup-clinching goal in Game 7 of the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals.
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During the 2004–05 lockout, he played for Ak Bars Kazan in the Russian Superleague.
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He broke the all-time Tampa Bay Lightning record for most points in a season with 108 points in 2006–07, a record later surpassed by Nikita Kucherov.
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He played in his 1000th NHL game on January 21, 2013, becoming the 280th player to reach that milestone.
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He was traded to the Los Angeles Kings with the stipulation that he would retire at the end of the 2015-16 season.
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He pledged $3 million to a new All Children's Hospital facility in St. Petersburg, Florida, which was named in his honor.
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He wore number 40 with the Philadelphia Flyers because his usual number 4 was retired by them in honor of Barry Ashbee.
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He portrayed legendary Montreal Canadiens center Jean Béliveau in the film "The Rocket: The Maurice Richard Story".
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He was featured as the cover athlete for EA Sports' video game NHL 06.
About Vincent Lecavalier
Vincent Lecavalier was a Canadian center drafted first overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1998, where he became a Stanley Cup champion in 2004 and won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy in 2007. He captained the Lightning on two occasions before playing for the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings. He retired in 2016 after a distinguished 17-season NHL career.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2004
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Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy
2007
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World Cup of Hockey Gold Medal
2004
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King Clancy Memorial Trophy
2008
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Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey Retired
2018
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Vincent Lecavalier.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 4
Status: Retired
Age: 46 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 4" (193 cm)
Weight: 216 lbs (98 kg)
Born: L'Île-Bizard, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 421
Assists: 528
Points: 949
Teams: 4
Drafted: 1998
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Tampa Bay Lightning Ak Bars Kazan Philadelphia Flyers Los Angeles Kings
Vincent Lecavalier played for 4 different teams during his 17 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1998.