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Dave Morissette

Dave Morissette is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger and television host from Baie-Comeau, Quebec.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dave Morissette is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger and television host from Baie-Comeau, Quebec. He played 11 National Hockey League games, all with the Montreal Canadiens, after being drafted by the Washington Capitals in 1991. Following his playing career, he became a television sports analyst and host in Quebec.

Early life and junior career

Dave Morissette was born in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, in 1971. He developed as a hockey player in Canada before being drafted into the NHL in 1991.

Professional playing career

Morissette was drafted 146th overall by the Washington Capitals in 1991 but did not play for Washington. He later reached the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens, appearing in 11 games over two seasons, and finished his playing career in 2001.

Post-playing career

After retiring from hockey, Morissette became a television personality in Quebec. He worked as a sports analyst and host, becoming better known to the public through media than through his brief NHL playing career.

Personal life and public profile

Morissette has remained a recognizable Quebec sports figure, especially in French-language media. Public sources also identify him as a former player and television presenter.

Key facts

  • Played 11 NHL games, all with the Montreal Canadiens.
  • Was selected by the Washington Capitals in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft.
  • Played primarily as a left winger and was known as an enforcer.
  • Retired from professional hockey after the 2000–01 season.
  • Later worked in Quebec television as a sports analyst and host.
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Canadian context

Morissette is a Quebec-born Canadian hockey player and media personality, and he is best known in Canadian French-language sports broadcasting.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dave Morissette?
Dave Morissette is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and television host from Quebec.
What NHL team did Dave Morissette play for?
He played in the NHL only for the Montreal Canadiens.
How many NHL games did he play?
He played 11 NHL games.
When was Dave Morissette drafted?
He was drafted in 1991 by the Washington Capitals, 146th overall in the seventh round.
What position did he play?
He played left wing.
What did he do after hockey?
He became a television sports analyst and host in Quebec.

References

  1. French Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Morissette
    Supports: Birthplace, NHL games played, draft details, career outline, post-playing media work.
  2. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/nhl/player/stats/_/id/633
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, position, draft information, NHL regular-season appearances with Montreal.
  3. Hockey-Referencehttps://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/morisda01.html
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, physical stats, career end year, NHL player record.
  4. Elite Prospectshttps://www.eliteprospects.com/player/69852/dave-morissette
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, nationality, position, draft details, player type, retirement status.