Laviolette was a talented player who was known for his speed and agility on the ice. He was a left winger and was often used as a defensive specialist. He was also known for his physical play and willingness to drop the gloves when necessary.
Laviolette was a member of the Montreal Canadiens for six seasons, from 1910 to 1916. During his time with the Canadiens, he was part of two Stanley Cup-winning teams, in 1916 and 1917. He was also named team captain in 1915.
In addition to his time with the Canadiens, Laviolette also played for the Toronto Blueshirts and the Quebec Bulldogs. He was part of the Bulldogs' Stanley Cup-winning team in 1912.
Laviolette retired from hockey in 1918, but his legacy lives on. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1962 and was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in 2017. He is remembered as one of the greatest players of his era and an important part of the history of the Montreal Canadiens.
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