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Gilles Villemure facts for kids
| Gilles Villemure | |
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 Villemure in 1976 |
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| Born | May 30, 1940 Trois-Rivières, QC, CAN |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Position | Goaltender |
| Played for | WHL Vancouver Canucks AHL Baltimore Clippers Buffalo Bisons NHL New York Rangers Chicago Black Hawks |
| Playing career | 1963–1977 |
Gilles Villemure (born May 30, 1940, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He played for the New York Rangers and Chicago Black Hawks in the 1960s and 1970s.
Awards
- Shared the Vezina Trophy in 1971 with Eddie Giacomin.
- Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game in 1971, 1972 and 1973.
- Won the AHL Hap Holmes Memorial Award (fewest goals against) and named First Team All-Star in 1969 and 1970.
- Won the AHL's Les Cunningham Award for most valuable player in 1969 and 1970.
- Won Rookie of the Year honors and named Second Team All-Star in the WHL in 1963.
- Named to the WHL's First All-Star Team in 1966.
- Named to the AHL's Second All-Star Team in 1967.
Images for kids
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Villemure 1963 trading card