Hall of Famer Lafleur convicted

MONTREAL (AP) -- Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur has been convicted of giving contradictory evidence at his son's bail hearing, and faces a maximum of 14 years in prison.

The verdict was handed down in a Montreal courtroom Friday morning. Sentencing arguments began after the verdict. It was not immediately known if defense lawyers would appeal.

The former Montreal Canadiens star 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.

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