Curtis Leschyshyn

Curtis Michael Leschyshyn (/lɛˈsɪʃʌn/ leh-SIH-shuhn;[1] born September 21, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.

Leschyshyn appeared in only one game with the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League during the 1985–86 season, earning no 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.

On October 20, Leschyshyn earned his first career NHL point, as he assisted on a goal scored by Gord Donnelly in a 5–2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Two days later, on April 20, Leschyshyn scored his first career playoff goal against Patrick Roy, as the Nordiques defeated the Canadiens 4–1.

In 1993–94, Leschyshyn saw his offensive production drop to five goals and 22 points in 72 games, as the Nordiques struggled and failed to qualify for the postseason.

During the lockout shortened 1994–95 season, Leschyshyn scored two goals and 15 points in 44 games, while earning a +29 rating, as the Nordiques finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference.

On October 6, 1995, the Avalanche played their first game, as Leschyshyn was held without a point in a 3–2 win over the Detroit Red Wings.

On November 6, 1996, Leschyshyn skated in his first game with the Washington Capitals, earning no points in a 2–1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

On November 9, just one week after being acquired by the team, Washington traded Leschyshyn to the Hartford Whalers for Andrei Nikolishin.

After starting the season injured, Leschyshyn played in his first game with the Hurricanes on October 10, 1997, as he was held without a point in a 2–1 win over the New Jersey Devils.

On November 24, he earned his first point as a member of the Wild, an assist on a goal scored by Peter Bartos, in a 2–0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

On March 13, 2001, Leschyshyn was traded to the Ottawa Senators for a third round pick in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft and future considerations.

On March 14, 2001, Leschyshyn played in his first game with the Senators, earning an assist on a goal scored by Mike Sillinger in an 8–1 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.

On April 13, Leschyshyn played in his first playoff game with the Senators, as he was held with no points in a 1–0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

In the postseason, Leschyshyn earned his first playoff point with Ottawa with an assist on a goal scored by Mike Fisher in a 3–2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on May 4.

Leschyshyn and his wife, Laura, reside in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with their three children, son Jake, who currently plays for the New York Rangers, and daughters Anna and Kate.