Bernie Blanchette

Bernard Robert Blanchette[1] (July 11, 1947 – August 25, 2006)[2] was a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. During the 1972–73 season, Blanchette played 47 games in the World Hockey Association with the Chicago Cougars and Alberta Oilers, scoring 7 goals and 7 assists.[3] After his retirement from professional hockey, he joined the RCMP.

Bernie Blanchette
Born (1947-07-11)July 11, 1947
North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died August 25, 2006(2006-08-25) (aged 59)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Right
Played for WHA
Chicago Cougars
Alberta Oilers
WHA Draft Undrafted
Playing career 19681974

References

  1. Surgent, Scott (2013). The Complete World Hockey Association, 9e. Tempe, Arizona. p. 321. ISBN 978-1-490967400.
  2. "Obituary of Bernard Blanchette". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  3. Bernie Blanchette WHA Statistics | Hockey-Reference.com


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