| Henry Boucha |
| Henry Charles Boucha Center Right-Handed Shot Height: 6' 0", Weight: 185 pounds Born: 6.1.51 Warroad, Minnesota |
| How he arrived: Rights traded by the Minnesota North Stars for Scouts' 2nd round pick in the 1978 E.D., 12.9.75 How he left: Retired after the 76-77 season |
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| Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise Stats in bold signifies team leader. |
Wait... seriously, a headband in hockey?
Well, that's how you can spot Boucha on the ice. Although I wonder if his heritage as an Ojibwa Indian had something to do
with it. (I don't say that to sound racist, either.)
At the time the Scouts/Rockies had him, he was definitely on the downside of his career. From all accounts, it was actually a
comeback that began in the WHA with the Minnesota Fighting Saints.
At his best, he was a reliable third line center and penalty killer. The common story of injury changed that; in his case, it was a
Dave Forbes high stick that caught him in the eye in 1975. Forbes had also banged Boucha's head onto the ice, which lead to
criminal charges being brought up and ultimately a hung jury decision.
He had gotten into real estate in his hometown after hockey. He was also active in various Native American causes and charities
over the years.
He had also played for the US a few times, especially on the 72 Olympic team in Sapporo, which won siver. It was part for him
to be elected into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995.
Well, that's how you can spot Boucha on the ice. Although I wonder if his heritage as an Ojibwa Indian had something to do
with it. (I don't say that to sound racist, either.)
At the time the Scouts/Rockies had him, he was definitely on the downside of his career. From all accounts, it was actually a
comeback that began in the WHA with the Minnesota Fighting Saints.
At his best, he was a reliable third line center and penalty killer. The common story of injury changed that; in his case, it was a
Dave Forbes high stick that caught him in the eye in 1975. Forbes had also banged Boucha's head onto the ice, which lead to
criminal charges being brought up and ultimately a hung jury decision.
He had gotten into real estate in his hometown after hockey. He was also active in various Native American causes and charities
over the years.
He had also played for the US a few times, especially on the 72 Olympic team in Sapporo, which won siver. It was part for him
to be elected into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995.
| Entry Draft: 1971 Second Round Pick (16th overall) by the Detroit Red Wings |
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