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Hockey Hall of Famer Lafleur could be jailed

Former Canadiens star gave contradictory evidence at son’s bail hearing

Image: Guy Lafleur NHLI via Getty Images
Guy Lafleur won five Stanley Cups in 14 seasons in Montreal.

MONTREAL - Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur has been convicted of giving contradictory evidence at his son’s bail hearing, and could spend time in jail.

The verdict was handed down in Montreal by Quebec court Judge Claude Parent on Friday morning. The former Montreal Canadiens star will be sentenced next month.

The Crown is asking that Lafleur be given a conditional sentence; the defense is seeking a fine. Lafleur faces a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.

Lafleur agreed in September 2007 to ensure his son Mark abided by a court-ordered curfew if he were granted bail pending trial.

But at a hearing the following month, it was revealed the elder Lafleur had driven his son to a hotel so he could spend time with a girlfriend on two occasions.

The 57-year-old Lafleur won five Stanley Cups in 14 seasons in Montreal.

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