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Ice hockey player
Yvon Labre
Labre with the Hershey Bears in 1973
Born
(1949-11-29) November 29, 1949 (age 74) Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Height
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight
190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position
Defence
Shot
Left
Played for
Pittsburgh Penguins Washington Capitals
NHL draft
38th overall, 1969 Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career
1969–1981
Yvon Jules Labre (born November 29, 1949) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.
Labre was born in Sudbury, Ontario. He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins, for whom he played 37 games before being selected by the Washington Capitals in the 1974 NHL Expansion Draft. Labre scored the first-ever home goal for Washington, beating the Los Angeles Kings' goaltender Rogie Vachon. Although he was never one to put up big offensive numbers, Labre's value was noted in being a hard-nosed defensive defenceman on the ice and an active member of community programs and youth hockey programs off it. Such dedication to a team in a location not known for rich hockey history made him one of the Capitals' most popular players during his time there.
Labre served as team captain from 1976 to 1978. He remained in the Capitals organization after his playing career ended. At various times since his retirement, he has served as an assistant coach, colour commentator, scout and the director of community relations for the Capitals. Labre's jersey number (#7) was retired by the Capitals on November 22, 1981.
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