Bob Fillion

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).

Bob Fillion
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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 (1.78 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shot Left
Played for Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 1943–1951

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

  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.