Career
Lacroix played eight seasons in the National Hockey League (National Hockey League) for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators. He is the son the Colorado Avalanche president Pierre Lacroix and has worked in various management positions within the Avalanche. Lacroix was selected in the 7th round, 136th overall in the 1990 National Hockey League Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
He then played two years of collegiate hockey with Saint Lawrence University of the ECAC. Lacroix made his professional debut with Maple Leafs American Hockey League affiliate, the Saint John"s Maple Leafs before appearing in his first National Hockey League game with the Leafs in the 1993-1994 season.
On February 13, 1999, Lacroix was traded from the Los Angeles Kings to the Rangers for Sean Pronger. On March 1, 2001, Lacroix was traded from the Rangers to the Senators for Colin Forbes before ending his professional career at 472 National Hockey League games after the conclusion of the 2000-2001 season.
Post-retirement, Lacroix remained involved in hockey and returned to the Avalanche organization, assuming the roles of assistant video coach and director of hockey operations for four seasons. He became the co-owner and governor of the Arizona Sundogs of the Central Hockey League.
After three-years with the Sundogs, helping claim the Ray Miron President"s Cup as champions of the CHL, Lacroix joined the Phoenix Coyotes organization for the 2008-2009 season as a professional scout.
On June 3, 2009, Lacroix re-joined his father in Colorado, when he was named Vice-President of Hockey Operations for the Avalanche. He served in his role for four consecutive seasons, before leaving after the 2012-2013 season.
