#18 Francois Leroux

Position: Defense				   Shoots: Left
Height: 6'6"					   Weight: 236 lbs
Born: April 18, 1970 (Ste.-Adele, Quebec)
Acquired: Claimed by the Penguins on January 18, 1995 from Ottawa in the
          NHL Waiver Draft




                         Regular Season             Playoffs

Season Club          Lea. GP   G  A  Pts PIM    GP  G  A Pts PIM          


87-88  St. Jean		QMJHL  58   3   8   11  143      7   2  0   2   21

88-89  St. Jean		QMJHL  57   8  34   42  185      -   -  -   -    -

       Edmonton		 NHL    2   0   0    0    0      -   -  -   -    -

89-90  Victoria		QMJHL  54   4  33   37  169      -   -  -   -    -
 
       Edmonton		 NHL    3   0   1    1    0      -   -  -   -    -

90-91  Cape Breton	 AHL   71   2   7    9  124      4   0  1   1   19

       Edmonton		 NHL    1   0   2    2    0      -   -  -   -    -

91-92  Cape Breton 	 AHL   61   7  22   29  114      5   0  0   0    8

       Edmonton		 NHL    4   0   0    0    7      -   -  -   -    -

92-93  Cape Breton	 AHL   55  10  24   34    0     16   0  5   5   29

       Edmonton		 NHL    1   0   0    0    4      -   -  -   -    -

93-94  PEI		 AHL   25   4   6   10    -      -   -  -   -    -

       Ottawa		 NHL   23   0   1    1   70      -   -  -   -    -
	
94-95  PEI		 AHL   45   4  14   18  137      -   -  -   -    -

       Pittsburgh        NHL   40   0   2    2  114     12   0  2   2   14

95-96  Pittsburgh	 NHL   54   2   5    7  124

      NHL Totals         128   2  11  13 319
      Pittsburgh          94   2   7   9 238    12  0  2  2   14

Scouting Report

Francois, like Chris Tamer, will never be considered an offensive powerhouse; however, he does posess some offensive skills when given the opportunity to display them. Francois, or Frank as he is often is called, is one of the best positional defensemen on the Penguins. He uses his size and strength to his advantage while playing a physical brand of hockey. Leroux can also throw punches with the best of them, but doesn't have to often with Tamer around.

Accomplishments

Miscellaneous

First NHL Game: Jan. 21, 1989 a 7-4 Oilers loss vs Pittsburgh

First NHL Point: Oct. 11, 1989 a 4-1 Oilers win vs Vancouver

First NHL Goal: Nov, 1995

Most Goals, Game:1, November 1995

Most Assists, Game: 2 - Mar. 31, 1991 in a 6-3 Oilers loss to Winnipeg

Most Points, Game: 2 - Mar. 31, 1991 in a 6-3 Oilers loss to Winnipeg (2a)