Éric Fichaud
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| Born | November 4, 1975 Anjou, QC, CAN |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb) |
| Position | Goaltender |
| Caught | Left |
| LNAH team Former teams |
Saint-Georges CRS Express NHL Montreal Canadiens Carolina Hurricanes Nashville Predators New York Islanders DEL Krefeld Penguins LNAH Quebec Radio X |
| National team |  Canada |
| NHL Draft | 16th overall, 1994 Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Playing career | 1995–2008 |
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Éric Fichaud (born 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
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| Preceded by Landon Wilson |
Toronto Maple Leafs first round draft pick 1994 |
Succeeded by Jeff Ware |
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- Canadian expatriate sportspeople in Germany
- Canadian ice hockey goaltenders
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- Ice hockey people from Quebec
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- Living people
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- National Hockey League first round draft picks
- New York Islanders players
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