Curtis Leschyshyn | |||
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Born |
Thompson, Manitoba, Canada | September 21, 1969||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Quebec Nordiques Colorado Avalanche Washington Capitals Hartford Whalers Carolina Hurricanes Minnesota Wild Ottawa Senators | ||
National team | Canada | ||
NHL draft |
3rd overall, 1988 Quebec Nordiques | ||
Playing career | 1988–2004 |
Curtis Michael Leschyshyn (/lɛˈsɪʃʌn/ leh-SIH-shuhn;[1] born September 21, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Leschyshyn played 1,033 games in the National Hockey League. He is the only NHL player to have played for two relocated franchises, both before and after relocation, the Nordiques/Avalanche and the Whalers/Hurricanes. Since he was drafted and played for the Wild in their inaugural season, he is the only NHL player to have played for three new teams in their inaugural season in the league (2 relocated teams and 1 expansion team). In addition, he also played for the two national capital city franchises in the NHL, the Capitals and the Senators.