Éric Joseph Fichaud (born November 4, 1975) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played 95 games in the National Hockey League with four teams between 1996 and 2000. He was selected in the first round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, 16th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Junior career Fichaud played net for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. In 1994, he led his team to the Memorial Cup, winning a host of awards, including the Hap Emms Memorial Trophy as top goaltender and playoff MVP awards. A classic butterfly goaltender in the Patrick Roy mold, Fichaud looked to be a future National Hockey League starting netminder. Professional career Shortly after being drafted, Fichaud was traded to the New York Islanders for Benoît Hogue, a 1995 3rd round pick (Ryan Pepperall) and a 1996 5th round pick (Brandon Sugden), without ever playing a game for Toronto. Fichaud never lived up to the lofty expectations his fantastic junior career had led to, bouncing between the minor leagues and the NHL. Shoulder injuries played a key role, and despite Fichaud's best efforts, he was unable to recapture his previous form. Eventually, Fichaud settled into the role as the starting goalie for the AHL's Hamilton Bulldogs. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs External links 1975 births Living people Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in Germany Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Canadian ice hockey goaltenders Carolina Hurricanes players Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) players Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL) players Ice hockey people from Montreal Krefeld Pinguine players Manitoba Moose players Milwaukee Admirals (IHL) players Montreal Canadiens players Nashville Predators players National Hockey League first-round draft picks New York Islanders players People from Anjou, Quebec Quebec Citadelles players Quebec RadioX players Toronto Maple Leafs draft picks Utah Grizzlies (IHL) players Worcester IceCats players