Bob Fillion

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Bob Fillion
Born (1920-07-12)July 12, 1920
Thetford Mines, QC, CAN
Died August 13, 2015(2015-08-13) (aged 95)
Longueuil, QC, CAN
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shot Left
Played for Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 1943–1951

Joseph Louis Robert Edgar Fillion (July 12, 1920 – August 13, 2015) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played seven seasons for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was a member of two Stanley Cup-winning teams during his career with Montreal; in 1944 and 1946. He also spent time with the Buffalo Bisons of the AHL and the Sherbrooke Saints of the Quebec Senior Hockey League (QSHL).

Fillion died on August 13, 2015.[1][2] At the time of his death, Fillion was the last surviving member of the Canadiens' 1944 Stanley Cup team.

References[change | change source]

  1. ICI.Radio-Canada.ca, Zone Sports-. "Le doyen des Anciens du Canadien, Bob Fillion, mort à 95 ans". Radio-Canada.ca.
  2. "Décès de l'ancien joueur du Canadien Bob Fillion" – via Cyberpresse.