1970-71 O-Pee-Chee 84 Andre Lacroix Hockey Card (Front)
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee 84 Andre Lacroix Hockey Card (Back)
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee NHL Checklist
Card Notes
Andre was a “hot” prospect in Junior “A” and seemed destined for Montreal when Philadelphia drafted him – though small in stature, Andre is difficult to check because of his size and skating ability – has scored more than 20 goals per season in his first two years in NHL.
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André était une étoile dans le Junior “A” et semblait destiné à jouer pour les Canadiens quand Philadelphie le repêcha. Bien qu’il soit plutôt petit, André est difficile à mettre en échec à cause de son talent comme patineur. Il a compté plus de 20 buts par saison durant ses deux premières années dans la LNH.
Details
Andre Lacroix had an oustanding junior career, playing three years in the OHA Junior A. His first season was with the Montreal Junior Canadiens. But, it was after being placed with the Peterborough Petes (TPT’s at the time) for his second season, 1964-65, when Lacroix found stardom with his playmaking ability.
In 1964-65, Andre posted 45 goals and 74 assists for 119 points over just 49 games while playing alongside Danny Grant. He led the league in assists and was second in overall scoring, four points behind Ken Hodge of the St. Catharines Black Hawks. He was honoured with his first of two Red Tilson Trophy wins as league MVP.
The following year, the numbers were similar with 40 goals and 80 assists for 120 points over 48 games. Again, Danny Grant was by his side with Mickey Redmond thrown into the mix. Lacroix led the league in assists with a massive 24 assist edge over the second place Bobby Orr of the Oshawa Generals. He led the league in overall scoring with a 24 point edge over teammate Danny Grant, earning him the Eddie Powers Trophy.
1970-71 would be Andre’s final season with the Flyers. He would again reach the 20 goal plateau but would be with the Chicago Blackhawks at the start of the 1971-72 season. His time in Chicago lasted just one season before Lacroix was off to become the highest scoring player in World Hockey Association history.