The year 2020 will be remembered for a couple of devastating plagues, and Georges Laraque, the former NHL enforcer, has endured a battle with both. Bully Ray, who has faced some of the toughest and meanest people on the planet, was not impressed by Laraque's random Twitter call out. Because Laraque had been suffering from two herniated discs in his back during the last season and a half that he had been playing, he subsequently announced his retirement from professional hockey. Cousin: Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre, Drafted 2015, 10 #80 overall by Laval Prdateurs in the LNAH Draft, Drafted 2014, 6 #41 overall by Saint-Georges-de-Beauce COOL-FM in the LNAH Draft, Drafted 1992, 5 #50 overall by Saint-Jean Lynx in the QMJHL Entry Draft, - 2010-08-10 Announces his retirement via his blog He was unanimously awarded the 'Best Fighter' award from The Hockey News in 2003. The duo resides in Seattle, Washington. During his 14-year National Hockey League (NHL) career, he played for the Edmonton Oilers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Montreal Canadiens. Were not talking about Wayne Gretzky here, were not talking about Mario Lemieux here, were not talking about somebody who is good or great at what they did. He has a height of 5 ft 10 in ( approx. In 2011, Laraque took part in the CBC's Canada Reads literary competition. R However, 2x WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray, also known as Bubba Ray of the legendary Dudley Boyz, has a simple response: The outspoken, legendary wrestler known for putting opponents through tables may now have to show another former athlete that words have consequences. After all, animals cant talk and they need people that have notoriety like me to be their voices. Still, Laraque is of the belief that fighting racism requires a political solution, specifically stiffer laws to punish racist behaviour, including a zero-tolerance policy for members of the public service such as police officers and government workers. The son of Haitian immigrants, Georges Laraque campaigned for World Vision to help with Haitian relief and the rebuilding of the Grace Childrens Hospital in Port-au-Prince. Laraque recalls how a group of enforcers got together once for a meeting in Las Vegas at a time when NHL rule changes were threatening their livelihood. 1.78m ). CORONAVIRUS & SPORTS:Get the latest news and information right in your inbox. The next year, he joined the Granby Predators where he won the 1996 Memorial Cup. When I asked Bully if that means he was going to pursue an actual match or a fight with Laraque, Bully cited Laraque as being insignificant, but said the puck is essentially in Laraques ice. Sign up for EP Premium and verify your profile to access these benefits. I know why you would take medication or alcohol because of it, because its unlivable.. Additionally, he was the assistant coach of the Haiti street and ball hockey national team during the 2015 Streethockey World Championship in Zug, Switzerland. He got married to his lovely wife Shelly Pinto on September 2, 2021. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. One proven case of racism, youre fired. On July 31, 2010, Laraque was officially named one of the party's Deputy Leaders. ago] Height 6.04 -- Weight 245 [193 cm/111 kg] Drafted by Edmonton Oilers - round 2 #31 overall 1995 NHL Entry Draft Regular Season news, You in?! The Laraque family was very active. Georges Laraque. With a Premium subscription, you'll get access to over 30 tools, features and benefits. Yes, that's Lokomotiv Fana IHK legend Georges Laraque beating Doug Blatt to a pulp. He has a height of 5 ft 10 in ( approx. Submit changes (incorrect DOB, missing stats, incorrect stats, social media links etc) using a web form and we will review your update request within 24 hours and update accordingly. And I was like, What? Why would I want [to have that?] Laraque took advantage of being released by the Canadiens to offer his help to Haiti, his country of ancestry, and began raising money to rebuild the Grace Children's Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in association with World Vision and the NHLPA. It is years later that they all moved back to Montreal to settle in for the long term. The duo resides in Seattle, Washington. This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. A year later, with much hard work to improve his game, Laraque showed enough at the AHL-level for Edmonton to bring him to the NHL on a regular basis. Discover Georges Laraque's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Laraque details the corporal punishment he regularly received from his tyrannical father and growing up with the hope that parents will realize its wrong. Laraque entered the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), where he played for a variety of teams. After playing one year at that level, he got drafted into the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League at age 16 by the St-Jean Lynx. After that fight I said to myself, man, this is going to be a tough job. . [20][21] and part-owner of the Delicieux Cafe Veg Fusion restaurant. Im a 24x time Tag Team Champion. On November 15, 1997, Laraque was called up to the NHL and took part in his first career fight against Todd Simpson of the Calgary Flames. From 2010 to 2013, he was one of two deputy leaders of the Green Party of Canada. Get the latest news and information right in your inbox. He is a graduate of both Tappan Middle School and Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Eva Blue has uploaded 55749 photos to Flickr. - 2007-02-27 Traded to Pittsburgh by Phoenix for Daniel Carcillo and Pittsburgh's 3rd round choice (later . Georges Laraque was born on December 7, 1976 in Montreal. You would trust more a guy that did the job before than a guy whos got a PhD that never played a game in the NHL., Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. He was born on January 7, 1989, in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States. He hit me with one and cracked my helmet. He responded on social media in kind, calling Laraque a clown while also saying he had no idea who he was. You are agreeing to OutKick's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, but don't worry we don't spam. He was named the number one enforcer by Sports Illustrated in 2008. The book is layered with messages. . A conscientious environmentalist, Georges Laraque stepped up in July 2010 to be the deputy leader of the Green Party. One of the scourges, he hopes, is forever in his rearview. pic.twitter.com/E3nShScGEt. https://t.co/WF9mK7qaJG. However, the wedding was previously scheduled to occur in 2020 but it got rescheduled due to Covid-19. Racism has been the same for 30 years, Laraque said. - Verification Badge on your profile, Post a scouting report/trivia/player comment in English (visible here). Laraque didnt fight Brown that night, but the moment shook him to his core. He is an investor in two raw vegan restaurants called Crudessence. JOURNALISTS, USA JOURNALISTS' BIOS Therefore, Everett is a man of above-average . A * Some data is missing to provide a correct summary. by It is the story of a true humanitarian, an engaged citizen not only in his immediate community, but on the global stage as well. Who are you? O We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. After his second year with St-Jean, Georges was selected in the second round of the NHL draft by the Edmonton Oilers. From 2010 to 2013, he was one of two deputy leaders of the Green Party of Canada. In the off-season, Laraque resides in Edmonton, which he considers his home away from home. Laraque did not score any takedowns. He is a member of famous with the age 47 years old group. To order copies of Laraque came out of retirement in January 16, 2015, joining Norway's Lokomotiv Fana, where he played two games before retiring again. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star Its been more than 10 years since Laraque last played in an NHL game, and hes lived a busy and varied life in retirement. Laraque entered the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), where he played for a variety of teams. According to our Database, He has no children. After finishing junior, Laraque spent parts of two seasons with the American Hockey League's (AHL) Hamilton Bulldogs. Mike Gunzelman In 173 games at the junior level, Laraque stockpiled 107 points and 661 penalty minutes. This guy played hockey for a couple of seasons, Ray commented. On July 9, 2012, Perry Boskus, president of a Florida-based company that produced synthetic ice sheets that Laraque sold in Canada, issued a press release accusing the player of fraud. [3] During his 14-year National Hockey League (NHL) career, he played for the Edmonton Oilers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Montreal Canadiens. Before joining NHL, he was working for the Cincinnati Cyclones as a play-by-play announcer and director of media relations. Connect any celebrity with Georges Laraque to see how closely they are linked romantically! Get the Daily OutKick and get smarter every day. We shall see if he decides to do what Darren McCarty did and jump over the barricade and step into the world of wrestling. 0. Montreal was my fourth team and I was only traded once, at my own request. F--k that. Thats how I felt at that time.. Put up or shut up. Laraque became a vegan in 2009 to protest animal abuse by the meat industry. EDMONTON -- A long-time friend of Georges Laraque gave him coveted memorabilia from his NHL career, a gift the former Oiler describes as "priceless." Michael Schayer, was . He was the celebrity defender for author Angie Abdou's The Bone Cage. And thats what people thought about me. The Canadian Hockey League Players' Association named Laraque its first executive director on August 21, 2012. The latest Tweets from Georges Laraque (@georges_laraque). View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. " Everything I do I get . BULLY RAYDUDLEY BOYZIMPACT WRESTLINGPro Wrestling. 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