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'Henry Charles Boucha' (Born - June 1, 1951 in Warroad, Minnesota USA) is a retired American professional ice hockey centerman who played 6 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota North Stars, Kansas City Scouts and Colorado Rockies.

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Playing career

Awards & achievements

Records

Career statistics

International play

Trademark

See also

Playing career

Boucha was drafted in the 2nd Round, 16th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1971 NHL Entry Draft. He played high school hockey for Warroad High School leading his team to the 1969 state tournament where he was injured during a 5-4 overtime loss to Edina. He is considered to be one of the best players to ever play Minnesota high school hockey.[1]

Awards & achievements

★ Inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995.

Records

Career statistics

International play

Boucha was a member of the 1972 United States Olympic hockey team that received the silver medal.

Trademark

Boucha (in the days before mandatory helmets) wore a red headband.

See also

★ 1971 NHL Amateur Draft

★ List of members of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame