Dan Bouchard is a name that resonates with hockey fans around the world. The former NHL goaltender played for the Boston Bruins, Atlanta Flames, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets during his illustrious career. But what many fans don’t know is the story of his life off the ice.
Bouchard was born in Val-d’Or, Quebec, Canada, on December 12, 1950. He was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the second round of the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft. Bouchard played junior hockey with the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He was a member of the Remparts team that won the Memorial Cup in 1971.
Bouchard made his NHL debut with the Bruins in 1972. He was traded to the Atlanta Flames in 1974. Bouchard played with the Flames for eight seasons. He was a member of the Flames team that made the Stanley Cup playoffs in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980.
Bouchard was traded to the Quebec Nordiques in 1982. He played with the Nordiques for three seasons. Bouchard was traded to the Winnipeg Jets in 1985. He retired from the NHL after the 1986 season.
Bouchard was a successful NHL goaltender. He played in 656 career games and had a record of 286-233-113. Bouchard had a goals-against average of 3.27 and a save percentage of .890. He was a member of the NHL All-Star team in 1978.
Bouchard is a member of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007.
Bouchard is a role model for young hockey players. He is an inspiration to many people.
Here are some interesting facts about Dan Bouchard:
- Bouchard was the first goaltender in NHL history to wear a mask with a cage.
- Bouchard was the first goaltender in NHL history to win 20 games in a season with three different teams.
- Bouchard was the first goaltender in NHL history to record a shutout in the Stanley Cup playoffs with three different teams.
Dan Bouchard is a true legend of the game of hockey. His story is an inspiration to fans all over the world.
