Bobby Rousseau
15 Interesting Facts
Bobby Rousseau was a four-time Stanley Cup champion, Calder Trophy winner, and Olympic silver medalist who tallied 703 points in 942 NHL games.
He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL Rookie of the Year in 1962.
He won four Stanley Cup championships as a member of the Montreal Canadiens.
He scored five goals in a single game against the Detroit Red Wings on February 1, 1964.
He won an Olympic silver medal representing Canada at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley.
He was named to the NHL Second All-Star Team in 1966.
During the 1965-66 season, his 78 points tied him for second overall in the NHL scoring race.
He scored four goals in a single 19-1 Olympic victory against Japan in 1960.
He grew up in a large family with thirteen siblings.
Before turning professional, he won the Memorial Cup in 1958 with the Hull-Ottawa Canadiens.
He led the Quebec Junior Hockey League in scoring during the 1955-56 season with 53 goals and 85 points.
He was traded from Minnesota to the New York Rangers in exchange for right winger Bob Nevin.
He recorded 17 playoff points during the 1972 postseason to help his team reach the Stanley Cup Final.
His playing career was brought to an end following spinal fusion surgery in December 1974.
Both of his brothers, Rollie and Guy, also played professionally in the NHL.
He was loaned to the Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen to compete in the 1960 Olympic Games prior to his NHL rookie season.
About Bobby Rousseau
Bobby Rousseau was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who won four Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens during the 1960s. He was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1962 as NHL Rookie of the Year and earned an Olympic silver medal representing Canada in 1960. Over his 15-season NHL career, he recorded 703 regular season points playing for Montreal, the Minnesota North Stars, and the New York Rangers.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Stanley Cup Champion
1965
Stanley Cup Champion
1966
Stanley Cup Champion
1968
Stanley Cup Champion
1969
Calder Memorial Trophy
1962
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Teams & Career
Bobby Rousseau played for 3 different teams during his 15 seasons career.