About me: As most of you probably know, I was a goalie in the NHL. My first full NHL season was in 92-93. I started out by playing with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Since then I have played for four other teams; NY Islanders, Vancouver, LA, and Boston.
As for my personal life I have a wife and three kids. I love to fish and play golf in my spare time.
In small Quebec town, Potvin more than content in his post-NHL life
MAGOG, Quebec -- Felix Potvin jumped on the ice for a mid-morning practice, but noticeably absent were the goalie skates.
"They're long gone," he said.
Four and a half years after Potvin made his last NHL start and slipped away without any fanfare, we found him on the ice at the Arena de Magog, a classic, throwback rink that, with its wooden seats, could have easily been a stand-in for a "Slap Shot" remake.
You see, The Cat is now The Coach, an assistant for the Midget AAA team, les Cantonniers de Magog.
"It's been a lot of fun," he said.
After some part-time work as a goalie coach last season, Potvin is in his first full-time season with the team, which is challenging for first place in the league. When the assistant coach's job became open over the summer, he threw his name in and got the nod from head coach Martin Bernard.
"I like it a lot because Martin gives me a lot of responsibility," Potvin said. "I didn't want to be one of those assistant coaches where you're just playing with the puck on the ice in practice and have nothing to do. I'm responsible for goalies and defense and the penalty kill. And, at that age [usually 15 to 17], it's quite rewarding when you see them developing during the season."
There were many smiles from Potvin during the one-hour practice, and that happiness also translated during the interview. Some NHL players (and we would argue the majority) deeply struggle with life after hockey. When the dream is over, some can't handle it for the first few years.
Not so for the 37-year-old Potvin. He settled with his family in this picturesque town -- think Lake Placid -- about 90 minutes east of his native .
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Regardless of whether or not this is just a fansite, this man is one of the main reasons I put on the mask in the first place. Its an absolute shame we couldnt have you around longer in Boston. Much respect to your career, and thanks for proving that you can keep your heels in the paint and still be a brick wall out there!
