Bernard Robert Blanchette[1] (July 11, 1947 – August 25, 2006)[2] was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. During the 1972–73 season, Blanchette played 47 games in the World Hockey Association with the Chicago Cougars and Alberta Oilers, scoring 7 goals and 7 assists.[3] After his retirement from professional hockey, he joined the RCMP.

Bernie Blanchette
Born (1947-07-11)July 11, 1947
North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died August 25, 2006(2006-08-25) (aged 59)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Right
Played for WHA
Chicago Cougars
Alberta Oilers
WHA draft Undrafted
Playing career 1968–1974

Awards

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  • WCJHL Second All-Star Team – 1968

References

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  1. ^ Surgent, Scott (2013). The Complete World Hockey Association, 9e. Tempe, Arizona. p. 321. ISBN 978-1-490967400.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ "Obituary of Bernard Blanchette". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  3. ^ Bernie Blanchette WHA Statistics | Hockey-Reference.com
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