Lionel Bouvrette

Joseph Wilfrid Lionel Gerard Bouvrette (June 10, 1914 - February 8, 2000) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender.

Lionel Bouvrette
Born (1914-06-10)June 10, 1914
Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
Died February 8, 2000(2000-02-08) (aged 85)
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for New York Rangers
Playing career 19411947

Bouvrette played one game in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers during the 1942-43 NHL season. His rights were owned by the Montreal Canadiens who agreed to loan Bouvrette to the Rangers to replace the injured Jimmy Franks. He had a more successful career with the Quebec Aces of the Quebec Senior Hockey League, leading the league twice in shutouts. He was also the recipient of the Vimy Memorial Trophy, awarded to the league's Most Valuable Player.

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