Player's Profile
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- Name: Maxime Lacroix
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-06-05
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Quebec City, Quebec
- Acquired: 5th round (#127 overall), 2006
- Playing In: CHL
Maxime Lacroix
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
History
After an unremarkable season Lacroix went undrafted in 2005, however this season, and specifically in the playoffs and Memorial Cup run for the Remparts, Lacroix’s stock has risen. In the regular season Lacroix had 47 points (25 goals) in 70 games and in the playoffs 12 points in 23 games, but his hard work and contributions aside from point production won the praise of coach Patrick Roy, who named Lacroix as a player on his team he was most pleased with at the Memorial Cup.
Talent Analysis
Lacroix is a speedy forward who can play center or wing and he’s proven himself to be an effective penalty killer as well. He also has some scoring ability and in the Memorial Cup he had two goals and three assists, putting him in a tie for fifth in tournament scoring, and one of his goals came while the Remparts were shorthanded.
Lacroix talked with Hockey’s Future at the Memorial Cup and spoke on his approach to the game. “I try to play simple,” said Lacroix. “Like, when you deke a guy you one chance in ten to beat him, but with good passes and speed you have more chances to beat him. That’s what I’m using. I play simple and it works more of the time.”
Future
Although not projected to be a top-line forward one day, Lacroix has potential as a third or fourth line forward who can kill penalties. He has some goal scoring ability.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 5th 2007
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