Lacroix was selected in the 7th round, 136th overall in the
1990 NHL entry draft by the
Toronto Maple Leafs. He then played two years of collegiate hockey with
St. Lawrence University of the
ECAC. He made his professional debut with Maple Leafs
American Hockey League affiliate, the
St. John's Maple Leafs before appearing in his first NHL game with the Leafs in the
1993–94 season. Lacroix enjoyed his most successful stint in the NHL with the
Colorado Avalanche, posting a career high 18 goals, 18 assists and 36 points in the
1996–97 season, as the Avalanche fell just short of defending their
Stanley Cup title. On February 13, 1999, Lacroix was traded from the
Los Angeles Kings to the Rangers for
Sean Pronger. On March 1, 2001, he was traded from the Rangers to the Senators for
Colin Forbes before ending his professional career at 472 NHL games after the conclusion of the
2000–01 season. ==Management==