Andre Lacroix, a center for the Flyers in their first 4 seasons, passed away today, October 27, 2026 at age 81.
Lacroix joined the Flyers from their Quebec Aces farm team midway through the 1967-68 season.
He led the team in scoring in the 68-69 and 69-70 seasons.
After the 1970-71 season he was traded to the Blackhawks, where he played for season.
Lacroix then played 7 seasons in the WHA for various clubs (the first season with the Philadelphia Blazers). He led the league in points twice, and had 6 consecutive seasons with 100 points. He is the all-time WHA leader in points and assists, and is 4th in goals.
Lacroix' final season was 1979-80, with the Whalers (who joined the NHL that season). He retired a few months into the season.
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