| André Pronovost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | July 9, 1936 Shawinigan Falls, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | NHL Montreal Canadiens Boston Bruins Detroit Red Wings Minnesota North Stars AHL Pittsburgh Hornets Baltimore Clippers IHL Muskegon Mohawks CHL Memphis Wings Memphis South Stars EHL Jersey Devils QHL Shawinigan-Falls Cataracts | ||
| Playing career | 1955–1972 | ||
André Joseph Armand Pronovost (born July 9, 1936) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. Pronovost played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and several minor professional leagues in North America. Pronovost was a member of four Stanley Cup-winning teams of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1950s. André is often confused as being the brother of Marcel, Claude and Jean Pronovost but is unrelated.
Playing career
Pronovost began his career with the Montreal Canadiens in the 1956 season. He also played with the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota North Stars. Pronovost was a member of four Stanley Cup winning teams in 1956-57, 1957-58, 1958-59, and 1959-60, all during the Canadiens' dynasty.
Personal
Pronovost's grandson, Anthony Mantha, currently plays for the Detroit Red Wings, who drafted him 20th overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.[1] Pronovost was in attendance for Mantha's first NHL goal, against the Montreal Canadiens on March 24, 2016.[2]
References
- ^ "2013 NHL Draft Profile: Anthony Mantha". 2013-05-07.
- ^ Cleveland, Amy (March 24, 2016). "Anthony Mantha's 1st NHL goal brings tears to grandfather's eyes". CBC Sports. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or Legends of Hockey, or The Internet Hockey Database