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WHA Legend Andre Lacroix Dies at 81
28 Oct
Summary
- Andre Lacroix, WHA's top scorer, has passed away at 81.
- He holds WHA records for points, assists, and games played.
- Lacroix represented Canada in the 1974 Summit Series.
Andre Lacroix, a celebrated figure in hockey and the all-time leading scorer in the World Hockey Association (WHA), has passed away at the age of 81. His career left an indelible mark on the sport, particularly in the WHA.
Lacroix's professional journey began in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1967-68 season. He played 245 games for the Flyers over four seasons, leading the team in points twice. Following his NHL stint, he moved to the WHA.
In the WHA, Lacroix achieved remarkable success, playing for several teams including the Philadelphia Blazers, New York Golden Blades/Jersey Knights, San Diego Mariners, Houston Aeros, and New England Whalers. He concluded his WHA career as the league's all-time leader in points (798), assists (547), and games played (551).
His individual accolades include winning the WHA scoring title twice. In the 1974-75 season, he set a professional record for assists with 106, a mark that stood until Wayne Gretzky surpassed it. Lacroix also represented Canada in the 1974 Summit Series against the Soviet Union, scoring the game-winning goal in Canada's sole victory.
