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Habs lose a great
by The Upper Canadien on 04/14/12 at 03:08 PM ET
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As has been reported here earlier today, the Canadiens family lost Emile “Butch” Bouchard this morning, after a long battle with illness. 92 years old, Mr. Bouchard was last seen publicly during Montreal’s centennial celebration, when his sweater was, rightfully, retired amongst the rafters of the Bell Centre. #3 preceded Rocket Richard as Captain of the Habs, and won four Stanley Cups as a member of the Habs. Jean Beliveau has commented that Bouchard was his role model as a captain.
Best wishes to the Bouchard family. He will be sorely missed.
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