Unlike other alumni, Guy Lafleur has never shunned the spotlight. Here he is in some of his many public appearances, on or off the rink, during or after his career.
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A young Guy Lafleur photographed at his home at the time
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1979. Meeting between two legends. Guy Lafleur and Gilles Villeneuve meet at Place Bonaventure, on the occasion of the opening of the Auto Show. In a hurry, the Quebec driver still takes the time to answer questions from Lafleur, who is taking notes.
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Impromptu discussion between two CH monuments: Guy Lafleur and Jean Béliveau
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In happier times for CH fans. Stanley Cup parade in the streets of Montreal, May 26, 1978. In the foreground, Guy Lafleur and Steve Shutt.
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With actor Marc Messier, during the filming of Boys 4
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In early 2013, Guy Lafleur became honorary colonel of the 12and Bagotville base radar squadron. He is accompanied by Lieutenant-Colonel Luc Labelle.
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In 2009, red carpet and launch of the film and DVD set Once upon a time… Guy Lafleur
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Montreal Canadiens evening at the OSM in 2008. Lafleur was warmly applauded.
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February 2020. Guy Lafleur and his partner and friend Gilles Chevalier had just launched Guy Lafleur wine, made in the Niagara Valley.
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On the occasion of the golf tournament of Jonathan Drouin and the Fondation du CHUM, in 2020. Guy Lafleur then became an ambassador for the Fondation du CHUM.
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Everywhere he went, Lafleur stirred up a crowd. Here, near the Bell Centre, in 2013, on the sidelines of a Montreal-Toronto game.