Émile Bouchard date of birth:
September 4, 1919
How old was Émile Bouchard when died?
92
Where was Émile Bouchard born?
Montreal, Quebec
When did Émile Bouchard die?
April 14, 2012
How tall is Émile Bouchard?
6' 2" (188 cm)
How much does Émile Bouchard weigh?
205 lbs (93.0 kg)
What is Émile Bouchard nationality?
Canadian
What is Émile Bouchard's occupation?
Ice Hockey Player
Short Biography
Joseph Émile Alcide "Butch" Bouchard, CM, CQ (September 4, 1919 – April 14, 2012) was a Canadian ice hockey player who played defence with the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League from 1941 to 1956. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, won four Stanley Cups, was captain of the Canadiens for eight years and was voted to the NHL All-Star Team four times. Although having a reputation as a clean player, he was also one of the strongest players and best body-checkers of his era. He excelled as a defensive defenceman, had superior passing skills and was known for his leadership and mentoring of younger players. In his early years in the NHL, Bouchard was one of the players who made a major contribution to reinvigorating what was at the time an ailing Canadien franchise.