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Born	November 4, 1975 (1975-11-04) (age 34), Anjou, QC, CAN
Height Weight	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Catches	Left
LNAH team F. teams	Saint-Georges CRS Express NHL Montreal Canadiens Carolina Hurricanes Nashville Predators New York Islanders DEL Krefeld Penguins LNAH Quebec Radio X
Ntl. team	Canada
NHL Draft	16th overall, 1994 Toronto Maple Leafs
Career	1995 – present

Éric Fichaud (b. November 4, 1975, in Anjou, Quebec) is a professional ice hockey goaltender. He was selected in the first round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, 16th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has a wealth of goaltending experience, having played in leagues across North America and also briefly in Germany.

Junior career

Fichaud played net for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in the QMJHL. In his draft year, he led his team to the Memorial Cup finals, winning a host of awards, including the top goaltender and playoff MVP awards. A classic butterfly goaltender in the Patrick Roy mold, Fichaud looked to be a future NHL starting netminder.

Professional career

Fichaud never lived up to the lofty expectations his fantastic junior career had led to, bouncing between the minor leagues and the NHL. Shoulder injuries played a key role, and despite Fichaud's best efforts, he was unable to recapture his previous form. Eventually, Fichaud settled into the role as the starting goalie for the AHL's Hamilton Bulldogs.

External links

• Éric Fichaud's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
• Éric Fichaud at TSN.ca