The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the passing of goaltender Mark Laforest on Tuesday.
He was 62.
We are saddened to learn that former Leafs goalie Mark Laforest (affectionately known as “Trees”) has passed away.
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 1, 2025
Mark appeared in 27 games for the Maple Leafs during the 1989-90 season and after his retirement, appeared at many NHL alumni events. pic.twitter.com/nPWTi3vn3D
A native of Welland, Ont., Laforest appeared in 103 NHL games over six seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, Leafs and Ottawa Senators.
Laforest had a 15-year pro career from 1984 to 1997 with stops in the American Hockey League, International Hockey League and Colonial Hockey League.
He was a member of an Adirondack Red Wings team that won the AHL's Calder Cup in 1986.
Laforest finished his NHL career with a mark of 25-54-4 with a goals against average of 5.95 and a .805 save percentage
