Stephane Fiset, a Canadian goaltender, played in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1990s and early 2000s. Born on June 17, 1970, in Montreal, Quebec, Fiset began his journey in professional hockey after being drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the second round, 24th overall, in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. His early career saw him honing his skills in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Victoriaville Tigres, where he demonstrated his potential as a reliable goaltender.
Fiset's NHL debut came during the 1990-1991 season with the Nordiques. Over the next few years, he gradually established himself as a dependable presence in the net. The 1992-1993 season was particularly noteworthy for Fiset, as he shared goaltending duties with Ron Hextall and played a crucial role in helping the Nordiques reach the playoffs for the first time in six years. His performance during this period helped solidify his position as a starting goaltender.
In 1995, the Quebec Nordiques relocated to Colorado and became the Colorado Avalanche. Fiset was part of the team during its inaugural season in Denver. Although he started the season as the primary goaltender, he eventually became the backup to Patrick Roy, who was acquired in a mid-season trade. Despite this, Fiset was part of the Avalanche's roster when they won the Stanley Cup in 1996, although he did not play in the playoffs.
Later that year, Fiset was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, where he took on the role of the starting goaltender. His tenure with the Kings was marked by consistent performances, and he played a key role in leading the team to the playoffs in the 1997-1998 season. Fiset's time in Los Angeles was characterized by his ability to provide stability in the net, and he remained with the Kings until 2001.
In the latter part of his career, Fiset was traded to the Montreal Canadiens, the team he grew up watching. However, his time with the Canadiens was brief, and he played only a handful of games before being sidelined by injuries. Fiset's professional career concluded with a short stint in the minor leagues before he retired from professional hockey.
Throughout his career, Fiset was known for his calm demeanor and technical proficiency as a goaltender.
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