André Pronovost

André Pronovost
Born (1936-07-09) July 9, 1936 (age 88)
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 Montreal Canadiens
Boston Bruins
Detroit Red Wings
Minnesota North Stars
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 between 1955 and 1972. Pronovost was a member of four Stanley Cup-winning teams of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1950s. André is not related to the Pronovost brothers – Marcel, Claude, and Jean Pronovost – whose NHL careers overlapped with his.

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 Calgary Flames.[1] Pronovost was in attendance for Mantha's first NHL goal as a member of the Detroit Red Wings, against the Montreal Canadiens on March 24, 2016.[2] His granddaughter, Elizabeth Mantha, is an on-ice official in the American Hockey League.[3]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1953–54 Montreal Jr. Canadiens QJHL 54 31 46 77 24 — — — — —
1954–55 Montreal Jr. Canadiens QJHL 42 22 13 35 60 — — — — —
1956–57 Shawinigan-Falls Cataracts QHL 3 0 1 1 4 — — — — —
1956–57 Shawinigan-Falls Cataracts QHL 7 2 2 4 11 — — — — —
1956–57 Montreal Canadiens NHL 64 10 11 21 58 8 1 0 1 4
1957–58 Montreal Canadiens NHL 66 16 12 28 55 10 2 0 2 16
1958–59 Montreal Canadiens NHL 70 9 14 23 48 11 2 1 3 6
1959–60 Montreal Canadiens NHL 69 12 19 31 61 8 1 2 3 0
1960–61 Montreal Canadiens NHL 21 1 5 6 4 — — — — —
1960–61 Boston Bruins NHL 47 11 11 22 30 — — — — —
1961–62 Boston Bruins NHL 70 15 8 23 74 — — — — —
1962–63 Boston Bruins NHL 21 0 2 2 6 — — — — —
1962–63 Detroit Red Wings NHL 47 13 5 18 18 11 1 4 5 6
1963–64 Detroit Red Wings NHL 70 7 16 23 54 14 4 3 7 26
1964–65 Detroit Red Wings NHL 3 0 1 1 0 — — — — —
1964–65 Pittsburgh Hornets AHL 22 2 5 7 4 — — — — —
1964–65 Memphis Wings CPHL 55 23 38 61 75 — — — — —
1965–66 Pittsburgh Hornets AHL 72 25 21 46 64 3 0 1 1 0
1966–67 Memphis Wings CPHL 70 25 42 67 85 7 1 1 2 19
1967–68 Memphis South Stars CPHL 60 20 18 38 43 3 2 1 3 0
1967–68 Minnesota North Stars NHL 8 0 0 0 0 8 0 1 1 0
1968–69 Baltimore Clippers AHL 25 1 4 5 2 4 0 0 0 0
1968–69 Phoenix Roadrunners WHL 51 18 14 32 31 — — — — —
1969–70 Muskegon Mohawks IHL 71 50 57 107 55 6 0 3 3 8
1970–71 Muskegon Mohawks IHL 60 18 24 42 24 6 2 0 2 2
1971–72 Jersey Devils EHL 5 2 1 3 2 — — — — —
NHL totals 556 94 104 198 408 70 11 11 22 58

References

  1. ^ "2013 NHL Draft Profile: Anthony Mantha". 2013-05-07.
  2. ^ Cleveland, Amy (March 24, 2016). "Anthony Mantha's 1st NHL goal brings tears to grandfather's eyes". CBC Sports. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
  3. ^ @Buccigross (22 November 2021). "Elizabeth Mantha, one of 10 women officials debuting in the AHL this season, officiated her second AHL game Sunday.…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.


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