Ernie Laforce

Ernie Laforce
Born (1916-06-23)June 23, 1916
Montreal, QC, CAN
Died October 18, 2009(2009-10-18) (aged 93)
Russell, ON, CAN
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 19371950

Joseph Herve Jean Ernest Laforce[1] (June 23, 1916 - October 18, 2009) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in one National Hockey League game for the Montreal Canadiens.

Career

Juniors

Laforce played for the Verdun Maple Leafs and the Montreal St. Pats[1] of the Montreal City Hockey League prior to playing in the NHL.

NHL

Laforce played one game as a member of the Montreal Canadiens during the 1942–43 NHL season. He was signed to the team as an injury replacement. He wore jersey #14[2]

QSHL

Laforce went on to play six seasons as a member of the Montreal Royals, a team that played in the Quebec Senior Hockey League where he was known as one of the best playmaking defencemen in the league.[1] before retiring in 1950.

Personal

Laforce died in St-Albert, Ontario on October 18, 2009. He was 93 years old.[1]

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