Lavoie signs with Americans

Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans announced that the team has signed forward Alex Lavoie for the 2020-21 season.

Lavoie returns to North America after playing the last four seasons in Europe. Last year with Frisk Asker in Norway, Lavoie posted with 43 points in 43 games. His best season in Europe came in 2016-2017 with 52 points in 51 games, while playing in Sweden.

He won the Central Hockey League Rookie of the Year in 2013-14 after posting 76 points (25g-51a) during the regular season and helping lead the Americans to the CHL title that spring.

Prior to turning pro, Lavoie tallied 115 points in 184 career games in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.