Marc Bureau is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. Bureau was born on May 14, 1966, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. He began his hockey career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Trois-Rivières Draveurs in 1983. Bureau played for the Draveurs for four seasons, from 1983 to 1987, and was a key player on the team.
In 1987, Bureau was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the fourth round of the NHL Entry Draft. He played for the Flyers' minor league affiliate, the Hershey Bears, for two seasons before making his NHL debut in the 1989-90 season. Bureau played for the Flyers for two seasons before being traded to the Ottawa Senators in 1992.
Bureau played for the Senators for three seasons, from 1992 to 1995, and was a key player on the team. He was known for his defensive skills and his ability to shut down opposing teams' top players. In 1995, Bureau was traded to the Montreal Canadiens, where he played for two seasons.
Bureau played for the Canadiens for two seasons, from 1995 to 1997, and was a key player on the team. He was known for his leadership skills and his ability to motivate his teammates. In 1997, Bureau was traded to the Dallas Stars, where he played for two seasons.
Bureau played for the Stars for two seasons, from 1997 to 1999, and was a key player on the team. He was known for his defensive skills and his ability to play in all situations. In 1999, Bureau was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, where he played for one season.
Bureau played for the Blackhawks for one season, in 1999-2000, before retiring from professional hockey. He played in a total of 385 NHL games, scoring 32 goals and 68 assists for a total of 100 points. Bureau was known for his defensive skills and his ability to play in all situations. He was a key player on every team he played for and was respected by his teammates and opponents alike.
After retiring from professional hockey, Bureau worked as a scout for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Montreal Canadiens. He also worked as a television analyst for RDS, a French-language sports network in Canada. Bureau is currently the director of player personnel for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
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