Shot Left Height 1.75 m Position Winger Role Ice hockey player Career end 1968 | Name Andre Pronovost Career start 1956 Playing career Weight 84 kg | |
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Born July 9, 1936 (age 87)
Shawinigan Falls, QC, CAN ( 1936-07-09 ) Played for National Hockey League, Montreal Canadiens | ||
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.
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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. Pronovost was in attendance for Mantha's first NHL goal, against the Montreal Canadiens on March 24, 2016.
