Name: Alexandre Daigle *last name pronounced Day-ig* Born: February, 7th 1975 Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec Off Season Home: Los Angeles, California Height: 6'0" Weight: 210 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Center Acquired: '93 NHL Entry Draft on June 23, 1993 Drafted: 1st overall- Owatta Senators (1993) Salary: 1999-2000 $1,000,000 with the New York Rangers
Family: Jean-Yves & Francine Daigle; Veronique (sister) Sebastien (brother) Martial Status: Single (according his bio on the Rangers site) In the PAST, He dated Pamela Anderson, and Alanis Morisette *hmmm.. could he be the reason for all her angst?* Childhood Hero: Mario Lemieux Childhood Favorite team: Montreal Canadiens Favorite Hockey Memory: being selected 1st overall; winning 2 Gold medals with Canada Favorite Pastimes: Shooting Pool, Tennis, Golf Favorite City on the Road: Los Angeles Favorite Opposing Rink: Montreal Forum
Food: Italian Color: Black Actor/Actress: Richard Gere, Cameron Diaz Favorite Music/Bands: Rock- Green Day, Bon Jovi *hmmm...Bon Jovi!? i think this info is a little old!* =P Person he'd like most to meet: Jon Bon Jovi Plans for after Hockey: Would like to either open an Italian restaurant or go into Acting. He would also like to be a stand-up comic
HIStory and Other Facts:
*the early years*
- First 15-year-old to win the Sylvain Turgeon Award (Quebec Midget AAA Top Scorer)
- Broke the QMJHL record for the most points in one season by a 16-year old player
- Broke the Victoriaville Tigres' record for the most assists and most points in one season
- Midas CHL rookie of the year (1991-1992 Victoriaville)
- Named the QMJHL's Best Professional Prospect and named to the First All-Star Team
- Broke the Victoriaville Tigres' record for the most assists and most points in one season
- Led the team in assists (75) and points (110) and finished second in goals (35)
*international hockey*
- Member of the 1993 Team Canada; won the Gold medal at the World Juniors Championship
- Member of the 1995 Team Canada; won the Gold medal as well
*his days with the Ottawa Senators*
- Ottawas First draft pick (1st Overall)
- Only NHL rookie to record two 7-game point scoring (93-94)
- Ottawas Highest Paid Player (6 NHL years, Daigle was paid approximately $11 MIL in US$)
- Only Senator to appear in all 84 games (93-94)
- Ranked second on the team in goals (20), assists (31) and points (51)
- NHL Rookie of the Month for October
NHL Firsts: First NHL Game: Oct. 6, 1993 vs. QUEBEC First NHL Goal: Oct. 9, 1993 @ ST LOUIS First NHL Assist: Oct. 6, 1993 vs. QUEBEC First Career Hat trick: Mar. 26, 1995 vs QUEBEC
