Francis Lessard
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| Position | Defense |
| Shoots | Right |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 225 lb (102 kg) |
| NHL Team F. Teams |
New York Rangers Atlanta Thrashers Carolina Hurricanes |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | May 30, 1979, Montreal, PQ, CAN |
| NHL Draft | 80th overall, 1997 Carolina Hurricanes |
| Pro Career | 1999 – present |
Francis Lessard (born May 30, 1979, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman. He was drafted in the third round, 80th overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. Currently, his rights belong to the New York Rangers, while he plays for the Hartford Wolf Pack in the American Hockey League.
Drafted from the QMJHL's Val-d'Or Foreurs, Lessard made his National Hockey League debut with the Thrashers during the 2001-02 season. Lessard has played in 91 games over four seasons with Atlanta.
