Rene Bourque
Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born
December 10th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Born in 1981, a Canadian ice hockey player competed in the NHL primarily as a winger. Played for teams including the Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, and Montreal Canadiens. Won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2012-2013 season. Known for contributions to playoff teams and ability to score crucial goals.
Won the Stanley Cup with Chicago Blackhawks in 2013
Scored 155 career goals in the NHL
Played in over 600 NHL games
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