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Place of Birth: Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
About Yvon Labre
- Yvon Jules Labre (born November 29, 1949) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Labre was born in Sudbury, Ontario.
- He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins, for whom he played 37 games before being selected by the Washington Capitals in the 1974 NHL Expansion Draft.
- Labre scored the first-ever home goal for Washington, beating the Los Angeles Kings' goaltender Rogie Vachon.
- Although he was never one to put up big offensive numbers, Labre's value was noted in being a hard-nosed defensive defenceman on the ice and an active member of community programs and youth hockey programs off it.
- Such dedication to a team in a location not known for rich hockey history made him one of the Capitals' most popular players during his time there. Labre served as team captain from 1976 to 1978.
- He remained in the Capitals organization after his playing career ended.
- At various times since his retirement, he has served as an assistant coach, colour commentator, scout and the director of community relations for the Capitals.
- Labre's jersey number (#7) was retired by the Capitals on November 22, 1981.
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