Georges Laraque
Georges Edy Laraque (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ laʁak]; born December 7, 1976) is a Canadian ice hockey player, sports commentator, and politician. He currently plays for Lokomotiv Fana, an ice hockey team in Norway's Second Division. Laraque previously retired from hockey] on August 10, 2010, after the Montreal Canadiens bought out his contract. He is a commentator for TVA Sports and most recently executive director of the fledgling Canadian Hockey League Players' Association. During his 14-year National Hockey League (NHL) career, he played for the Edmonton Oilers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Montreal Canadiens. From 2010 to 2013, he was one of two deputy leaders of the Green Party of Canada.
Hockey career
Laraque entered the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), where he played for a variety of teams. In 173 games at the junior level, Laraque stockpiled 107 points and 661 penalty minutes. Laraque was a member of the 1996 Granby Prédateurs team which won the Memorial Cup. Georges Laraques' middle name Edy was confirmed in his autobiography book "The Story of the NHL's Unlikeliest Tough Guy"