Jean-Louis Levasseur

Jean-Louis Levasseur (born June 16, 1949), also known as Louis Levasseur, is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender who played in one National Hockey League game for the Minnesota North Stars during the 1979–80 season. He also spent parts of four seasons in the World Hockey Association (WHA) with the Minnesota Fighting Saints, Edmonton Oilers, New England Whalers, and Quebec Nordiques between 1975 and 1979.[1]

Jean-Louis Levasseur
Born (1949-06-16) June 16, 1949 (age 75)
Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
PositionGoaltender
CaughtLeft
Played forMinnesota North Stars
Minnesota Fighting Saints
Edmonton Oilers
New England Whalers
Quebec Nordiques
NHL draftUndrafted
WHA draftUndrafted
Playing career1972–1981

He was the inspiration for the character of Denis Lemieux in the movie Slap Shot[2] and appeared in an uncredited role in the film.[3]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPWLTMINGASOGAASV%GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
1968–69Nashville Dixie FlyersEHL2110120703.50.909
1972–73Orillia TerriersOHA Sr35210011413.26
1972–73Tulsa OilersCHL41691314.62
1973–74Orillia TerriersOHA Sr148404813.43
1974–75Johnstown JetsNAHL281210215047913.1512846542902.66
1975–76Minnesota Fighting SaintsWHA42101931003.11.885
1975–76Johnstown JetsNAHL30227117578903.0452641904.32
1976–77Minnesota Fighting SaintsWHA301511217157822.73.920
1976–77Edmonton OilersWHA21612312138804.35.8662021331004.51
1977–78New England WhalersWHA271411216559133.30.88612847193102.59
1978–79Quebec NordiquesWHA30101401406.00.83510159808.14
1978–79Binghamton DustersAHL251012214639203.77.880
1978–79Springfield IndiansAHL94304803003.75.870
1979–80Minnesota North StarsNHL101060707.00.806
1979–80Oklahoma City StarsCHL3719143222510742.89.894
1980–81Oklahoma City StarsCHL2198111207203.86.868
WHA totals8537368491637054.16.89215879114903.23
NHL totals101060707.00.806

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jean-Louis Levasseur's player profile". Hockey Reference.com. Retrieved 2010-06-08.
  2. ^ "Art imitates life: Meet the mayor of hockey". The Globe and Mail. 2009-01-02. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  3. ^ "Louis Levasseur | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
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