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Alexis Lafrenière is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League (NHL). He gained early recognition by claiming top honors such as Paul Dumont Trophy, Michel Bergeron Trophy, Jean Beliveau Trophy and Michel Briere Memorial Trophy for his outstanding performances throughout his stay in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with Rimouski Oceanic. Moreover, he made his NHL debut with the Rangers in 2021 after getting selected as the first overall pick by the Rangers in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
Lafreniere's international journey began at a young age when he was selected for Team Canada's U18 team at the 2018 IIHF World U18 Championships at just 16 years old. Despite his youth, Lafreniere's talent was evident as he later captained Team Canada at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, leading the team with 11 points in five games to secure the gold medal. He continued to excel, earning a spot on Canada's roster for the 2019 and 2020 World Junior Championships, where he showcased his talent and resilience, earning MVP honors and leading Canada to victory in 2020.
Alexis Lafreniere’s Ethnicity
Alexis Lafrenière is a French-Canadian by ethnicity.
Alexis Lafreniere’s Nationality
Alexis Lafreniere holds Canadian nationality with French roots. His parents, Nathalie and Hugo Lafrenière hail from Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada. Moreover, the couple has a daughter named Lori-Jane, who usually sends care packages and homemade cookies to Alexis during his time away.
Alexis Lafreniere’s Birthplace and Hometown
Alexis Lafreniere was born and brought up Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada, where his hockey journey began to flourish. He was drafted first overall in the 2017 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) entry draft by the Rimouski Océanic. In his rookie season with Rimouski, Lafreniere showcased his exceptional talent by scoring an impressive 42 goals, a feat not achieved by a rookie since Sidney Crosby in 2004. This outstanding performance earned him the prestigious RDS Cup as the QMJHL Rookie of the Year and a spot on the First All-Star team.
