Pierre-Marc Bouchard

Ice hockey player, Minnesota Wild forward

Pierre-Marc Bouchard - Ice hockey player, Minnesota Wild forward
Born

April 27th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played as a professional ice hockey forward, primarily with the Minnesota Wild in the NHL. Debuted in 2002 and contributed to the team's offense with notable scoring ability. Bouchard played a key role in the Wild's playoff appearances during his tenure, showcasing skills in playmaking and adaptability on the ice. His professional career also included time spent in the AHL, where he continued to develop and demonstrate his hockey talents before retiring from professional play.

Played for Minnesota Wild in NHL

Achieved over 400 career points

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