Steve Begin is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. Begin was born on June 14, 1978, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. He began his hockey career playing for the Val-d'Or Foreurs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) in 1995. Begin played for the Foreurs for three seasons, from 1995 to 1998, and was known for his physical play and his ability to score goals.
In 1996, Begin was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the second round of the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Flames in the 1997-98 season and played for the team for four seasons. Begin was known for his hard work and his ability to play a physical game, and he quickly became a fan favorite in Calgary.
In 2002, Begin was traded to the Montreal Canadiens, where he played for five seasons. Begin continued to play a physical game for the Canadiens and was known for his ability to kill penalties. He was also a fan favorite in Montreal and was known for his work in the community.
In 2007, Begin signed with the Dallas Stars, where he played for one season. He then signed with the Boston Bruins in 2008 and played for the team for two seasons. Begin was known for his hard work and his ability to play a physical game for the Bruins, and he helped the team reach the playoffs in both seasons he played for them.
In 2010, Begin signed with the Nashville Predators, where he played for one season. He then signed with the Calgary Flames in 2011 and played for the team for one season before retiring from professional hockey in 2013.
Throughout his career, Begin was known for his hard work, his physical play, and his ability to kill penalties. He was also known for his work in the community and was a fan favorite in every city he played in. Begin played in a total of 524 NHL games, scoring 56 goals and 52 assists for a total of 108 points. He also played in 53 playoff games, scoring three goals and four assists for a total of seven points.
After retiring from professional hockey, Begin became a coach and worked with young players in Quebec. He also worked as a television analyst for RDS, a French-language sports network in Canada. Begin is remembered as a hard-working player who gave his all on the ice and was respected by his teammates and opponents alike.
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