André_Pronovost

André Pronovost

André Pronovost

Canadian ice hockey player

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 often confused as being the brother of Marcel, Claude, and Jean Pronovost but is unrelated.

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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 Vegas Golden Knights.[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]

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References

  1. [1]
    "2013 NHL Draft Profile: Anthony Mantha". 2013-05-07.
  2. [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. [3]
    @Buccigross (November 22, 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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