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Leo Boivin
Canadian ice hockey player (1931–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leo Joseph Boivin (August 2, 1931 – October 16, 2021) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and coach who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Minnesota North Stars from 1952 to 1970.
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Leo Boivin | |||
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Hockey Hall of Fame, 1986 | |||
![]() Boivin with the Boston Bruins in 1962 | |||
Born |
(1931-08-02)August 2, 1931 Prescott, Ontario, Canada | ||
Died |
October 16, 2021(2021-10-16) (aged 90) Brockville, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||
Weight | 177 lb (80 kg; 12 st 9 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Toronto Maple Leafs Boston Bruins Detroit Red Wings Pittsburgh Penguins Minnesota North Stars | ||
Playing career | 1951–1970 |
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