Gerry Plamondon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gerry Plamondon
Born	(1924-01-05)January 5, 1924 Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Died	January 26, 2019(2019-01-26) (aged 95) Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Height	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight	170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position	Left Wing
Shot	Left
Played for	Montreal Canadiens
Playing career	1944–1958

Joseph Gerard Roger Plamondon (born January 5, 1924 – died January 26, 2019) was a Canadian ice hockey player. He played 74 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens between 1945 and 1951. Born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, he helped his team win the famous Stanley Cup in 1946. Plamondon was the last player alive from that winning Canadiens team of 1946.

Starting His Hockey Journey

Before joining the Montreal Canadiens, Plamondon played for other hockey teams. These included the Valleyfield Braves and the Pittsburgh Hornets. These teams were part of smaller leagues like the QPHL, QSHL, and AHL.

Playing for the Canadiens

While playing for the Montreal Canadiens, Plamondon also spent some time with other teams. He played for the Montreal Royals in the QSHL. He also played for the Cincinnati Mohawks in the American Hockey League.

Later Years in Hockey

After his time with the Montreal Royals, Plamondon did not return to the NHL. He continued to play hockey in different leagues. He played for teams like the Matane Red Rocks, Chicoutimi Sagueneens, Cornwall Chevies, and Pembroke Lumber Kings.

Plamondon played his last professional hockey game in 1958. However, he also worked as a head coach and player for many minor league teams. These teams were mostly in Quebec and Ontario.

• 1953-54 - Matane Red Rock
• 1954-55 - Trois-Rivieres Reds (only as head coach)
• 1955-56 - Chicoutimi Sagueneens
• 1956-57 - Cornwall Chevies
• 1966-67 - Sherbrooke Braves (only as head coach)

Life After Hockey

Plamondon's hockey career ended in 1967. He later moved back to his hometown of Sherbrooke, Quebec. He lived there until he passed away in 2019.