Bob Fillion
Joseph Louis Robert Edgar Fillion (July 12, 1920 – August 13, 2015) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played seven seasons for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was a member of two Stanley Cup-winning teams during his career with Montreal; in 1944 and 1946. He also spent time with the Buffalo Bisons of the AHL and the Sherbrooke Saints of the Quebec Senior Hockey League (QSHL).
| Bob Fillion | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born |
July 12, 1920 Thetford Mines, QC, CAN | ||
| Died |
August 13, 2015 (aged 95) Longueuil, QC, CAN | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 1943–1951 | ||
Fillion died on August 13, 2015.[1][2] At the time of his death, Fillion was the last surviving member of the Canadiens' 1944 Stanley Cup team.
References
- ICI.Radio-Canada.ca, Zone Sports-. "Le doyen des Anciens du Canadien, Bob Fillion, mort à 95 ans". Radio-Canada.ca.
- "Décès de l'ancien joueur du Canadien Bob Fillion" – via Cyberpresse.
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