Jean-François "J. F." Fortin (born March 15, 1979 in Laval

Laval, Quebec

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, Quebec

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) is a Canadian professional ice hockey

Ice hockey

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 defenceman

Defenceman (ice hockey)

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. He was drafted in the second round, 35th overall, by the Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals

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 in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft

1997 NHL Entry Draft

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. Currently, he is playing for HC MVD of the Kontinental Hockey League

Kontinental Hockey League

The Kontinental Hockey League is an international professional ice hockey league in Eurasia founded in 2008. As of 2009, it is ranked as the strongest hockey league in Europe....

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After playing four seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

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 with the Sherbrooke Faucons/Beavers, Fortin joined the Capitals' farm system with the ECHL

ECHL

The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...

's Hampton Roads Admirals

Hampton Roads Admirals

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 and AHL

American Hockey League

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's Portland Pirates

Portland Pirates

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 in the 1999–2000 season

1999–2000 AHL season

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Fortin made his NHL

National Hockey League

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 debut with the Capitals during the 2001–02. He has appeared in 71 NHL games with the Capitals during parts of three seasons, scoring one goal and adding four assists.

Fortin moved to Germany

Germany

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's Deutsche Eishockey Liga in 2006, playing for EV Duisburg Die Füchse

EV Duisburg Die Füchse

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. He then moved to the Wolfsburg Grizzy Adams

EHC Wolfsburg Grizzly Adams

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 in 2007. For 2008-09, Fortin signed with HC MVD of the new Kontinental Hockey League, which replaced the Russian Super League. On 6 November 2008 moved to Krefeld Pinguine

Krefeld Pinguine

The Krefeld Pinguine are an ice hockey team in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. They play in Krefeld, North-Rhine-Westphalia, Germany at the KönigPALAST. Founded first in 1936, the pro team became a limited liability company in 1994 and joined the top tier Deutsche Eishockey Liga...

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