Yvon Labre

Yvon Labre
Labre with the Hershey Bears in 1973
Born	(1949-11-29) November 29, 1949 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, and he is the only player in franchise history to wear the number.

Career statistics

				Regular Season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1966–67	Markham Waxers	MetJHL		32	0	14	14	—		—	—	—	—	—
1967–68	Toronto Marlboros	OHA-Jr.		43	4	8	12	107		5	0	0	0	18
1968–69	Toronto Marlboros	OHA-Jr.		54	1	16	17	185		6	1	1	2	26
1969–70	Baltimore Clippers	AHL		64	1	8	9	111		5	0	2	2	38
1970–71	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL		21	1	1	2	19		—	—	—	—	—
1970–71	Amarillo Wranglers	CHL		42	2	9	11	125		—	—	—	—	—
1971–72	Hershey Bears	AHL		59	3	9	12	134		4	2	1	3	20
1972–73	Hershey Bears	AHL		72	8	29	37	170		7	1	3	4	35
1973–74	Hershey Bears	AHL		56	6	23	29	135		14	1	5	6	42
1973–74	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL		16	1	2	3	13		—	—	—	—	—
1974–75	Washington Capitals	NHL		76	4	23	27	182		—	—	—	—	—
1975–76	Washington Capitals	NHL		80	2	20	22	146		—	—	—	—	—
1976–77	Washington Capitals	NHL		62	3	11	14	169		—	—	—	—	—
1977–78	Hershey Bears	AHL		21	1	6	7	72		—	—	—	—	—
1977–78	Washington Capitals	NHL		22	0	8	8	41		—	—	—	—	—
1978–79	Washington Capitals	NHL		51	1	13	14	80		—	—	—	—	—
1979–80	Washington Capitals	NHL		18	0	5	5	38		—	—	—	—	—
1980–81	Washington Capitals	NHL		25	2	4	6	100		—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				272	19	75	94	622		30	4	11	15	135
NHL totals				371	14	87	101	788		—	—	—	—	—

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
• Profile at hockeydraftcentral.com