Who is the greatest ice hockey player born between 1965 and 1979 aka the Gen X GOAT of ice hockey?
The greatest ice hockey player born between 1965 and 1979 is a matter of debate, but a strong case can be made for Mario Lemieux. Mario Lemieux was an NHL superstar who played the left-wing position. Born in Montréal, Canada, he was dubbed "the best player in the world" and "the greatest hockey player ever" by fellow players, general managers, and coaches, as well as media pundits. Lemieux's career started with the Laval Voisins of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) in 1981. In 1984 he was drafted first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Lemieux's NHL career was marked by individual and team success. On the international stage, Lemieux was a member of the Canadian national team that won gold medals at the 1985 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and the 1987 Canada Cup. He also represented Canada at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
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