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2 unusual facts about Émile Bouchard


Émile Bouchard

On December 30, 2009, Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announced Bouchard as among the appointments to the Order of Canada.

During the Quebec provincial election Independent candidate Kevin Côté made one of his platforms to force Canadiens into retiring the number.


1948–49 NHL season

Montreal lost Elmer Lach with a fractured jaw when he collided with Toronto defenceman Bob Goldham, and Emile "Butch" Bouchard injured a knee.


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