The Montreal Canadiens are mourning Bobby Sheehan, the former forward and Stanley Cup champion who has died at 77.
The team said it was deeply saddened by the news and offered condolences to his family and loved ones. In its statement, the Canadiens said: "The Montreal Canadiens are saddened to learn that former forward Bobby (Robert Richard) Sheehan passed away Saturday at his home in Weymouth, Massachusetts, at the age of 77."
Sheehan’s connection to Montreal began when the club picked him in the third round of the 1969 NHL Draft. Born in Massachusetts, he turned pro that same year and stayed with the Canadiens through 1971.
In a Montreal sweater, he appeared in 45 games, scoring eight goals and adding six assists. His place in Canadiens history, though, comes from being part of the 1971 Stanley Cup-winning team.
His time in Montreal was only one stop in a much longer pro career. Sheehan went on to play eight NHL seasons and logged 310 games across the league.
He suited up for the Golden Seals, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Rockies, and Kings, and also spent four seasons in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978.
Over his NHL career, Sheehan finished with 48 goals and 111 points, along with four goals and seven points in 25 playoff games.
After his playing days ended, he returned to Weymouth, Massachusetts, where he remained around the game by coaching young hockey players.
Sheehan leaves behind five children, and for Canadiens fans, his name will always be tied to the 1971 championship team.
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