About Curtis Leschyshyn
Curtis Michael Leschyshyn ( leh-SIH-shuhn; born September 21, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Leschyshyn played 1,033 games in the National Hockey League. He is the only NHL player to have played for two relocated franchises, both before and after relocation, the Nordiques/Avalanche and the Whalers/Hurricanes. Since he was drafted and played for the Wild in their inaugural season, he is the only NHL player to have played for three new teams in their inaugural season in the league (2 relocated teams and 1 expansion team). In addition, he also played for the two national capital city franchises in the NHL, the Capitals and the Senators. == Playing career == === Junior hockey === ==== Saskatoon Blades (1985–1988) ==== Leschyshyn appeared in only one game with the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League during the 1985–86 season, earning no points. He earned a regular spot on the roster of the Blades during the 1986–87 season, in which Leschyshyn scored 14 goals and 40 points in 70 games, leading all defensemen in goals and second in points. In 11 postseason games, Leschyshyn scored a goal and six points. Leschyshyn had a very strong season with the Blades in 1987–88 as he scored 14 goals and 55 points in 56 games, helping the club finish with the best record in the WHL. In the postseason, Leschyshyn scored two goals and seven points in 10 games. Following the season, he was named to the WHL East First All-Star Team.
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