| Jean Potvin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Potvin in 1973 | |||
| Born |
March 25, 1949 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
March 15, 2022 (aged 72) Weston, Florida, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 188 lb (85 kg; 13 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Los Angeles Kings Philadelphia Flyers New York Islanders Cleveland Barons Minnesota North Stars | ||
| NHL draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1969–1981 | ||
Jean René Potvin (March 25, 1949 – March 15, 2022) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played eleven seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Islanders, Cleveland Barons, and Minnesota North Stars from 1970 to 1981. He was the older brother of Denis Potvin and cousin of Marc Potvin.[1]