MONTREAL – Former Montreal Canadiens captain Emile (Butch) Bouchard has died following a long illness. He was 92.
His death was confirmed by his friend and sports analyst Ron Fournier, who says Bouchard was surrounded by his family when he died early this morning.
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During his 15-year career in the National Hockey League, Bouchard played 785 games, scoring 49 goals.
He was captain for eight years and retired after the 1955-56 season.
The Canadiens won the Stanley Cup four times while he was with the team, and twice as captain.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
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