Guy Lafleur passed away today at the age of 70. The Blonde Demon is without a doubt the most famous field hockey player to have worn the number 10 in NHL history. Ironically, Lafleur was already making headlines when he was…10 years old. Here’s a look back at his glorious career.
Oct 1, 2013; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens former player Guy Lafleur holds a torch during the opening ceremony before the game against Toronto Maple Leafs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports May 1978; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Guy Lafleur (10) in action against the Boston Bruins during the 1978 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Montreal Forum. The Canadiens defeated the Bruins 4 games to 2. Mandatory Credit: Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports Dec 9, 2014; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; The sweater of Jean Beliveau as it appears on his seat during the game of Montreal Canadiens against Vancouver Canucks at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports April 1983; Boston, MA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Montreal Canadiens right wing Guy Lafleur (10) and Larry Robinson (19) in action against the Boston Bruins during the 1982-83 season at the Boston Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports Jul 5, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Former Montreal Canadiens player Guy Lafleur waves to the crowd during the first period against Tampa Bay Lightning in game four of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports Jan 29, 2015; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders legend Mike Bossy is honored before a game against the Boston Bruins at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Mar 26, 2011; Buffalo, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils head coach Jacques Lemaire against the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports