Sylvain Lefebvre is a former professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on October 14, 1967, in Richmond, Quebec, Canada.
Lefebvre began his hockey career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Verdun Juniors in 1984. He played for the team for three seasons and was known for his physical play and strong defensive skills. In 1987, he was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round, 22nd overall.
Lefebvre made his NHL debut with the Canadiens in the 1988-89 season and quickly established himself as a reliable defenseman. He played for the Canadiens for five seasons and was a key member of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1993. Lefebvre was known for his strong defensive play and his ability to block shots.
In 1993, Lefebvre was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he played for two seasons. He then played for the Quebec Nordiques for one season before the team moved to Colorado and became the Avalanche. Lefebvre played for the Avalanche for five seasons and was a member of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1996.
Lefebvre finished his NHL career with the New York Rangers, where he played for two seasons before retiring in 2003. Over the course of his NHL career, Lefebvre played in 945 games, scored 30 goals, and recorded 137 assists.
After retiring from playing, Lefebvre became a coach and worked in various roles in the NHL and minor leagues. He was an assistant coach for the Avalanche from 2009 to 2013 and then became the head coach of the Avalanche's AHL affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters. In 2016, he was hired as an assistant coach for the Montreal Canadiens, the team where he began his NHL career.
In addition to his NHL career, Lefebvre also represented Canada in international competition. He played for Canada at the 1991 Canada Cup and the 1992 Winter Olympics, where he won a silver medal.
Overall, Sylvain Lefebvre had a successful NHL career as a reliable defenseman and was a key member of two Stanley Cup-winning teams. He has continued to work in hockey as a coach and has been involved in the development of many young players.
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