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Regarded as one of the greatest left wings ever to play the game, Hall of Famer Michel Goulet completed his 11th season with the Avalanche. He served as Director of Player Personnel from 1995-98 before being named a vice president in August of 1999.
Over the last 11 years, Goulet has handled numerous responsibilities for the organization, which included overseeing both the minor league and pro scouting operations. His great knowledge of the game has led him to be closely involved in many player personnel moves that the Avalanche has made since its arrival in Denver.
Initially selected 20th overall in the first round of the 1979 Entry Draft, Goulet played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League. He spent 11 years with the Quebec Nordiques (1979-90) and four with the Chicago Blackhawks (1990-94) before retiring on January 26, 1995. Goulet went to the Stanley Cup Finals once in 1992 as a member of the Blackhawks.
Goulet amassed 548 goals, 601 assists and 1,152 points in 1,089 career NHL games. He ranked 11th on the all-time goal-scoring list at the time of his retirement in 1995 and currently ranks 23rd on that list. He played in five NHL All-Star Games and was selected to three First and two Second NHL All-Star Teams. Michel compiled eight 30-goal seasons, seven 40-goal seasons and four 50-goal campaigns during the course of his career. He still owns the top three goal-scoring seasons in franchise history, including a record 57 in 1982-83. He ranks second in franchise history in both games played (813) and goals (456), is third in points (945) and fourth in assists (489).
In recognition of his accomplishment and contributions to the game of hockey, Goulet was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 16, 1998. "I'm thrilled, excited to be a new member of this distinguished institution," said Goulet when informed of his upcoming induction. "I'm as proud to be working for the Avalanche as I was to play for two great organizations - the Quebec Nordiques and Chicago Blackhawks."
A native of Peribonka, Quebec, Goulet currently resides in Castle Rock with his wife, Andree, and their three children: Dominique (23), Vince (21), and Nicolas (18). Vince plays hockey at the University of Wisconsin--Stevens Point. | 