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  1. BornJune 18, 1975 · Laval, Quebec, Canada
    Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
    Weight182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb)
    PositionRight wing
    The Little Big Man of Hockey
    The Little Big Man of Hockey
    He was undrafted, overlooked, and doubted for his size. But Martin St. Louis proved everyone wrong with his skill, passion, and perseverance.
    Overview

    Martin St. Louis is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player who is the head coach for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). An undrafted player, St. Louis played a total of 1,134 games, … See more

    Early life

    St. Louis was born in Laval, Quebec, to Normand and France St. Louis. He has a sister, Isabelle.
    As a youth, St. Louis played in the 1988 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey TournamentSee more

    Playing career

    St. Louis was listed at 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall in college. He often struggled to gain recognition for his ability, while teams showed little interest in him. He was heavily recruited by National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) … See more

    International play

    Following his MVP season in the NHL, St. Louis joined Team Canada for the first time, appearing at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. With a goal and an assist, he led Canada to an opening game, 2–1 victory over the United States. … See more