Born: | Oct. 25, 1949 | Draft: | 1st overall Montreal Canadiens 1969 |
Hometown: | Rouyn, QC | Position: | Right Wing |
Known For: | Stanley Cup Champion | Shoots/Catches: | Left |
National Team: | Canada | Current Status: | Retired |
Réjean Houle (born October 25, 1949) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played most of his career with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL), also serving in a controversial stint as general manager for the Canadiens.
Drafted as the first pick overall in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft by the Canadiens, Houle played for the Habs from 1970 to 1973 and from 1976 to 1983. He won five Stanley Cup championships with the Canadiens. In between his NHL stints, he played for the Quebec Nordiques of the World Hockey Association (WHA).
Rejean Houle Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Montreal Canadiens GM Showdown: Marc Bergevin vs. Rejean Houle
- What’s in a number: #15 with the Montreal Canadiens
- Montreal Junior Canadiens: The Greatest Team of All Time
Staff History
- Montreal Canadiens – General Manager (1995 – 2001)
Achievements
- OHL First All-Star Team (1969)
- OHL Most Outstanding Player – Red Tilson Trophy (1969)
- OHL Most Points – Eddie Powers Trophy (1969)
- Stanley Cup Champion (1971, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1979)