A Canadian former professional hockey player, who led the Generals to a Memorial Cup victory in 1990, was drafted by Nordiques in 1991 but refused and played for what team instead?
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1991–92 Quebec Nordiques season Quebec once again had the first overall draft pick heading into the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, as this marked the third consecutive season the Nordiques had the first overall selection. With the pick, Quebec selected Eric Lindros of the Oshawa Generals. Lindros scored 71 goals and 149 points with the Generals during the 1990–91 season, however, he let the Nordiques know that he was not interested in playing for Quebec. Despite this, the Nordiques drafted him, however, the club was unable to sign Lindros. Rather than playing for Quebec for the 1991–92 season, Lindros played for the Canadian national men's hockey team, and then returned to the Generals for the rest of the season.
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Eric Lindros Eric Bryan Lindros ( ; born February 28, 1973) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Lindros played junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the Oshawa Generals prior to being chosen first overall in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the Quebec Nordiques. He refused to play for the Nordiques and was eventually traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in June 1992 in exchange for a package of players and draft picks including Peter Forsberg. During his OHL career, Lindros led the Generals to a Memorial Cup victory in 1990. Prior to being drafted in 1991, Lindros captured the Red Tilson Trophy as the Most Outstanding Player in the OHL, and also was named the CHL Player of the Year. Lindros was born in London, Ontario, but grew up in Toronto.
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Gary Rissling Gary Daniel Rissling (born August 8, 1956 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player. Originally signed in 1978 as a free agent by the Washington Capitals, Rissling also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In 1983 and 1984 he was awarded the Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Good Guy Award.
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Nicholas Vachon Nicholas "Nick" Vachon (born July 20, 1972 in Montreal, Quebec) is a retired ice hockey player. He was drafted in the 12th round, 241st overall in 1990 by the Toronto Maple Leafs. In his career, he played one NHL game for the New York Islanders in 1996 against the Los Angeles Kings, failing to register a point and going -1 on the night. He also played the title character in George Plamondon's 2003 short film "Clark: The Canadian Hockey Goalie".
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Ralph Hopiavuori Ralph Hopiavuori (born July 15, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA). Hopiavuori played parts of three WHA seasons with the Cleveland Crusaders and Indianapolis Racers. He was drafted in the third round of the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hopiavuori was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, and moved to Kitchener, Ontario at the age of 16.
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John Purves John Purves (born February 12, 1968 in Toronto, Ontario) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player who played seven games in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals during the 1990–91 NHL season. He was selected by the Capitals in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.
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Marcel Aubut Marcel Aubut, {'1': ", '2': ", '3': ", '4': "} (born January 5, 1948) is a Canadian lawyer, former president of the Canadian Olympic Committee and former president and Chief Executive Officer of the Quebec Nordiques of the National Hockey League (NHL).
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Daniel Brière Daniel Jean-Claude "Danny" Brière (born October 6, 1977) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and executive. He was drafted in the first round of the 1996 NHL Entry Draft by the Phoenix Coyotes, and also played for the Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). Internationally, Brière won four gold medals in as many appearances with Team Canada at the 1994 World U18 Championships, 1997 World Junior Championships, and the 2003 and 2004 World Championships. He currently runs day to day operations for the upcoming Maine Mariners (ECHL).
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Frank Finnigan Francis Arthur Clarence "The Shawville Express" Finnigan (July 9, 1901 – December 25, 1991) was a Canadian ice hockey professional forward who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1923 to 1937. During this time, he played for the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, and St. Louis Eagles, and was nicknamed the "Shawville Express." His younger brother Eddie Finnigan also played in the NHL. His daughter Joan Finnigan became a published writer. He was the last surviving member of the 1927 Stanley Cup champion Senators.
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1990 Memorial Cup The 1990 Memorial Cup occurred May 5–13 at the Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario. It was the 72nd annual Memorial Cup competition and determined the major junior ice hockey champion of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). Participating teams were the Ontario Hockey League champion Oshawa Generals and runner-up Kitchener Rangers, as well as the winners of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League which were the Laval Titan and Kamloops Blazers. The original host team, the short-lived Dukes of Hamilton, were forced to drop out after only winning eleven games in the 1989–90 OHL season. Oshawa won their 4th Memorial Cup, defeating Kitchener in the final game.
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Bryan Fogarty Bryan Charles Fogarty (June 11, 1969 – March 6, 2002) was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played for the Quebec Nordiques, Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens. A great star in the junior leagues and a high draft choice in the National Hockey League, his career was marred by persistent alcohol and drug use, which prevented him from playing a full season at any point and led to him being frequently traded.
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Wendel Clark Wendel L. Clark (born October 25, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. His professional career lasted from 1985 until 2000, during which time he played for the Maple Leafs, Quebec Nordiques, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. He was chosen first overall in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team he played with on three separate occasions, captaining the team from 1991 to 1994. A fan favourite in the city, Clark has been cited by multiple current NHL players as a boyhood idol.
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Ryan Martindale Ryan Martindale (born October 27, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently with Esbjerg Energy of the Danish Metal Ligaen. He has previously played under contract to the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Martindale was originally selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the 3rd round (61st overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
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Allan Stanley Allan Herbert Stanley (March 1, 1926 – October 18, 2013) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League, and the Western Hockey League version of the Vancouver Canucks. A four-times Stanley Cup winner and three-times member of the second NHL All-Star Team, Stanley was inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1981.
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Martin St. Amour Martin St. Amour (born January 30, 1970) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played in one National Hockey League game for the Ottawa Senators during the 1992–93 NHL season. He is also a former head coach of the San Diego Gulls of the ECHL.
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Mike Holmes (ice hockey) Michael E. "Mike" Holmes (born March 18, 1955 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman. He is a member of the Northeastern University athletics Hall of Fame. Holmes was enshrined in 1991 for his accomplishments in the sport of ice hockey.
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Claude Boivin Claude Boivin (born March 1, 1970) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He previously played for the Philadelphia Flyers and Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). As a 9-year professional leaguer, he has also joined other leagues, including the American Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), playing for the Drummondville Voltigeurs.
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Michel Bolduc Michel Bolduc (born March 13, 1961 in Ange-Gardien, Quebec) is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He played 10 NHL games for the Quebec Nordiques. His son, Jean-Michel Bolduc, was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the 2003 NHL Entry draft.
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Michael Gaul Michael S. "Mike" Gaul (born April 28, 1973 in Lachine, Quebec) is a former professional ice hockey defenceman. After playing for St. Lawrence University, he was drafted in the ninth round by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. After a few successful years in the American Hockey League (AHL) He made his National Hockey League debut in the 1998–99 season with the Colorado Avalanche. He also played with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2000–01 season. Upon retiring from Professional hockey in 2004, Mike accepted a position as a Senior Partner at an Investment Bank Vires Capital VII where he is currently developing and overseeing a portfolio of infrastructure projects totalling over $20B.
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Mathieu Chouinard Mathieu Chouinard (born April 11, 1980 in Laval, Quebec) is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender who was drafted by the NHL's Ottawa Senators on two separate occasions. Having played in only one NHL game (with the Los Angeles Kings), he spent the majority of his professional career in the ECHL and AHL.
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Brent Bobyck Brent Bobyck (born April 26, 1968) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger. He was selected 78th overall in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens. Although he never played in the National Hockey League, he has played fourteen professional seasons for various teams in North America and the United Kingdom. He has also played for both the Canadian and the Great Britain national ice hockey teams.
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Mike Lalor John Michael Lalor (born March 8, 1963) is an American former professional ice hockey defenceman. Although a U.S. citizen by birth, Lalor spent his youth in Fort Erie, Ontario. Lalor played in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets, San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars. He won the Calder Cup in 1985 with Sherbrooke, and a Stanley Cup with the 1986 Canadiens. He currently owns a gym called Teammates Fitness in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Lalor represented the U.S. Hockey Team at the 1996 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships.