Jean Ratelle

Ice hockey player and coach

Jean Ratelle - Ice hockey player and coach
Born

October 3rd, 1940
84 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A prominent ice hockey player and coach, Ratelle played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1958 to 1979. He spent the majority of his career with the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins. Ratelle was a skilled center, recognized for his scoring ability and playmaking skills. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching roles in professional hockey. Ratelle was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985, highlighting a successful career in the sport.

Played center for New York Rangers

Won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1972

Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985

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