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Stanley Cup Champion Bobby Rousseau Dies at 85

12/14/2025

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Bobby Rousseau, a four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Montreal Canadiens, died at 85 in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, after battling Alzheimer's disease.
Rousseau appeared in 942 NHL games and accumulated 703 points, including 245 goals.
He won the Calder Trophy in 1962 as the league's top rookie and was known for his speed and skill.
His five-goal game on February 1, 1964, against the Detroit Red Wings remains a memorable moment.

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Bobby Rousseau, a four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Montreal Canadiens, died at 85 in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, after battling Alzheimer's disease.
Rousseau appeared in 942 NHL games and accumulated 703 points, including 245 goals.
He won the Calder Trophy in 1962 as the league's top rookie and was known for his speed and skill.
His five-goal game on February 1, 1964, against the Detroit Red Wings remains a memorable moment.