Mark Andrew Laforest (born July 10, 1962) is a Canadian former professional

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. He played 103 games in the

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(NHL) with the Detroit Red Wings,

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, and

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between 1985 and 1994. After retiring as a player, Laforest coached minor hockey in

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Personal

Laforest's younger brother

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also played in the NHL with the

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Awards

*1987, 1991: Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Award (Outstanding Goaltender AHL) *1991: AHL Second All-Star Team (1991)

External links

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