53. Andre Lacroix

As a skill player for the Philadelphia Flyers, the speedy and undersized Andre Lacroix was a star but not necessarily a superstar. Lacroix was one of the many who took the pay increase to join the WHA, and the more open game style worked well with his approach to play. Lacroix may have bounced around that struggling league, but wherever he went, he was scoring profusely. Lacroix would go down in history as the all-time leading scorer of the World Hockey Association, finishing with 798 points and six consecutive seasons hitting the 100-point plateau. Likely, because all his great moments were in the WHA (and with teams that were struggling even by WHA standards) his contributions have gone largely unnoticed. Had there ever been a WHA-specific Hall of Fame, however, Andre Lacroix would be on the first ballot.

Should Andre Lacroix be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 83.1%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.9%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.3%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 5.6%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Lauzon, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 1983
Position: Center
Games Played: 325 (551 WHA)
Notable Statistics:
79 Goals (251 WHA)
119 Assists (547 WHA)
198 Points (798 WHA)
-31 Plus/Minus (+22 WHA)**
44 PIM (412 WHA)
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
15.1 Point Shares***

16 Playoff Games (48 WHA)
2 Goals (14 WHA)
5 Assists (29 WHA)
7 Points (43 WHA)
-9 Plus/Minus (-11 WHA)
0 PIM (30 WHA)
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*

*These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
**Plus/Minus was not calculated in the WHA until the 1974-75 Season.
***Point Shares were not calculated in WHA Games.
Played For: Chicago Blackhawks, Hartford Whalers, Philadelphia Flyers
Non-NHL Teams: Philadelphia Blazers (WHA)
New Jersey Knights (WHA)
San Diego Mariners (WHA)
Houston Aeros (WHA)
New England Whalers (WHA)
Team Canada (Summit Series 1974)
Montreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
Peterborough Petes (OHA)
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Rings (None)
WHA First Team All-Star (3) (1973, 1974 & 1975)
WHA Bill Hunter Trophy (2) (1973 & 1975)
WHA Most Assists (2) (1974 & 1975)
WHA Most Asissts per Game (2) (1974 & 1975)
WHA Most Points per Game (2) (1973 & 1975)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: 1 Top Ten Goals Finish
7 Top Ten Assists Finishes
6 Top Ten Points Finishes
6 Top Ten Power Play Finishes
Rankings: None