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Joel Bouchard

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Born January 23, 1974, in Montréal, Québec, Canada[1]
Position Defenseman[3]
NHL Draft 1992, round 6, 129th overall, Calgary Flames[1]
NHL Career Played parts of 11 seasons between 1994 and 2008[1]
Teams Played For Eight NHL teams[1]

Joël Bouchard is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player, currently serving as head coach and general manager of the Syracuse Crunch in the AHL [1].

Context

Joël Bouchard is a former NHL defenseman who transitioned into coaching and management [1]. He is currently the head coach and general manager of the Syracuse Crunch in the AHL [1]. During his playing career, he appeared in 364 NHL games, recording 75 points [1]. He also represented Canada internationally, winning gold at the 1993 and 1994 World Junior Championships and at the 1997 World Championship [2].

Documented claims

  • Joël Bouchard played in the NHL for parts of 11 seasons, suiting up for eight different teams [1].
  • He won gold at the 1993 and 1994 World Junior Championships and at the 1997 World Championship [2].

Questions and answers

Did Joel Bouchard play in the NHL?

Yes, he played in the NHL for parts of 11 seasons between 1994 and 2008, appearing for eight teams [1].

What is Joel Bouchard known for?

He is known as a former NHL defenseman who became a coach and manager, currently with the Syracuse Crunch [1].

How many NHL games did Joel Bouchard play?

He played 364 NHL games and scored 75 points [1].

Sources

  1. Joël Bouchard - GM/Head Coach, Syracuse Crunch (AHL) — eliteprospects.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Joël Bouchard NHL - Speaker, Ambassador — mvpsportsmarketing.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Joël Bouchard Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Title — hockey-reference.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People