Enrico Ciccone is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on April 10, 1970, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Ciccone began his hockey career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Verdun Junior Canadiens in 1986. He played for several teams in the QMJHL before being drafted by the Minnesota North Stars in the sixth round of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.
Ciccone made his NHL debut with the North Stars in the 1991-92 season. He played for several teams during his NHL career, including the Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks, Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, and Montreal Canadiens. Ciccone was known for his physical play and was often involved in fights on the ice. He was also a solid defenseman and played a stay-at-home style of hockey.
Ciccone's best season in the NHL came in the 1995-96 season when he played for the Lightning. He scored four goals and had 11 assists for 15 points in 70 games. He also had 235 penalty minutes, which was the second-highest total in the league that season. Ciccone played in a total of 374 NHL games, scoring 14 goals and 37 assists for 51 points. He also had 1,469 penalty minutes, which is the 10th highest total in NHL history.
After his NHL career ended, Ciccone played in several other professional leagues, including the International Hockey League (IHL), American Hockey League (AHL), and Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) in Germany. He retired from professional hockey in 2006.
Ciccone has also been involved in coaching and broadcasting since retiring from playing. He has worked as an assistant coach for several teams in the QMJHL and has also worked as a color commentator for NHL games on French-language television in Canada.
Off the ice, Ciccone has been involved in several charitable organizations. He has worked with the Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation and has also been involved with the Canadian Cancer Society. In 2019, Ciccone was elected to the Quebec National Assembly as a member of the Coalition Avenir Québec party.
In conclusion, Enrico Ciccone had a successful career as a professional ice hockey player, known for his physical play and solid defensive skills. He played in the NHL for over a decade and also played in several other professional leagues. Ciccone has also been involved in coaching and broadcasting since retiring from playing and has been active in several charitable organizations.
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