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LaForest was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, but grew up in Welland, Ontario.
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He is the younger brother of former National Hockey League goalie Mark Laforest. LaForest was drafted by the Kings in the in fifth round, 87th overall, in the 1983 National Hockey League Entry Draft, after not being selected the two previous years even though he was eligible. LaForest played only 5 games in the National Hockey League all during the 1983-1984 season.
The highlight of his National Hockey League career occurred in the first game of the 1983-1984 season, when LaForest scored his only National Hockey League goal against Minnesota North Stars goaltender Gilles Meloche.
After his 5 National Hockey League games LaForest was sent to the minors where he split time between the New Haven Nighthawks and the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. The following year LaForest began a two-year stint in the International Hockey League (IHL) playing for the Indianapolis Checkers, Fort Wayne Komets, and Milwaukee Admirals.
After his playing career LaForest moved to Welland, Ontario, and became a real estate agent, working as a sales representative with Re/Max Welland Realty Limited.
