| Éric Fichaud | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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.
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 |