Éric Fichaud

Éric Joseph Fichaud (born November 4, 1975) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He was selected in the first round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, 16th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Éric Fichaud
Born (1975-11-04) November 4, 1975
Anjou, Quebec, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for NHL
Montreal Canadiens
Carolina Hurricanes
Nashville Predators
New York Islanders
DEL
Krefeld Pinguine
LNAH
Quebec Radio X
Saint-Georges CRS Express
National team  Canada
NHL Draft 16th overall, 1994
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 19952008

Junior career

Fichaud played net for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. In 1994, he led his team to the Memorial Cup, winning a host of awards, including the Hap Emms Memorial Trophy as top goaltender and playoff MVP awards. A classic butterfly goaltender in the Patrick Roy mold, Fichaud looked to be a future National Hockey League starting netminder.

Professional career

Shortly after being drafted, Fichaud was traded to the New York Islanders for Benoît Hogue, a 1995 3rd round pick (Ryan Pepperall) and a 1996 5th round pick (Brandon Sugden), without ever playing a game for Toronto. 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.

Preceded by
Landon Wilson
Toronto Maple Leafs first round draft pick
1994
Succeeded by
Jeff Ware


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