Claude Lapointe

Claude Lapointe (born October 11, 1968) is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, Calgary Flames, New York Islanders, and Philadelphia Flyers between 1991 and 2004.

Claude Lapointe
Born	(1968-10-11) October 11, 1968 (age 56) Lachine, Quebec, Canada
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb)
Position	Centre
Shot	Left
Played for	Quebec Nordiques Colorado Avalanche Calgary Flames New York Islanders Philadelphia Flyers SC Bern
National team	Canada
NHL draft	234th overall, 1988 Quebec Nordiques
Playing career	1989–2007

Early life

Lapointe grew up in the city of Lachine, Quebec. He played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He was offered a scholarship by the University of Michigan, but he refused it.

Playing career

He was drafted by the Nordiques in the 12th round of the 1988 NHL Draft, with the 234th overall pick. Lapointe spent most of his NHL career with the New York Islanders. He was there from the 1996–97 season to the 2002–03 season.^[1] While with the New York Islanders, he received many honors such as many NYI Fan club MVP awards and three Bob Nystrom awards, which is awarded to the player who most exemplifies leadership, hustle, and dedication. He also received awards for reaching the 800 game mark, and for scoring over 100 goals. Other achievements include being named assistant captain with the Islanders, ranking among the top 3 in the NHL for face-off win percentage for 15 years consecutively, spanning his entire career. Similarly, Lapointe was among the league's elite in terms of physical conditioning. In 1999, he represented Canada at the 1999 World Championships. He retired in 2004.

Personal life

Lapointe has two sons: Kirk and Kody. He coaches and trains hockey players both on ice and off ice.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1985–86	Trois-Rivières Draveurs	QMJHL		72	19	38	57	74		5	2	4	6	14
1986–87	Trois-Rivières Draveurs	QMJHL		70	47	57	104	123		—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	Laval Titan	QMJHL		69	37	83	120	143		13	2	17	19	53
1988–89	Laval Titan	QMJHL		63	32	72	104	158		17	5	14	19	66
1988–89	Laval Titan	M-Cup		—	—	—	—	—		4	2	2	4	4
1989–90	Halifax Citadels	AHL		63	18	19	37	51		6	1	1	2	34
1990–91	Quebec Nordiques	NHL		13	2	2	4	4		—	—	—	—	—
1990–91	Halifax Citadels	AHL		43	17	17	34	46		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	Quebec Nordiques	NHL		78	13	20	33	86		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Quebec Nordiques	NHL		74	10	26	36	98		6	2	4	6	8
1993–94	Quebec Nordiques	NHL		59	11	17	28	70		—	—	—	—	—
1994–95	Quebec Nordiques	NHL		29	4	8	12	41		5	0	0	0	8
1995–96	Colorado Avalanche	NHL		3	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
1995–96	Calgary Flames	NHL		32	4	5	9	20		2	0	0	0	0
1995–96	Saint John Flames	AHL		12	5	3	8	10		—	—	—	—	—
1996–97	New York Islanders	NHL		73	13	5	18	49		—	—	—	—	—
1996–97	Utah Grizzlies	IHL		9	7	6	13	14		—	—	—	—	—
1997–98	New York Islanders	NHL		78	10	10	20	47		—	—	—	—	—
1998–99	New York Islanders	NHL		82	14	23	37	62		—	—	—	—	—
1999–00	New York Islanders	NHL		76	15	16	31	60		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	New York Islanders	NHL		80	9	23	32	56		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	New York Islanders	NHL		80	9	12	21	60		7	0	0	0	14
2002–03	New York Islanders	NHL		66	6	6	12	20		—	—	—	—	—
2002–03	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		14	2	2	4	16		13	2	3	5	14
2003–04	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		42	5	3	8	32		1	0	0	0	0
2003–04	Philadelphia Phantoms	AHL		2	1	1	2	0		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	SC Bern	NLA		4	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Trois-Rivières Caron & Guay	LNAH		18	1	12	13	27		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				879	127	178	305	721		34	4	7	11	44

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1999	Canada	WC		10	1	3	4	10
Senior totals				10	1	3	4	10