Michel Dumas facts for kids

Michel Joseph Dumas, born on July 8, 1949, is a Canadian who loved ice hockey. He was a goaltender (the player who stops the puck from going into the net!) and later became a top scout for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Michel played eight games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago team during the 1974–75 and 1976–77 seasons. Most of his playing time, from 1969 to 1977, was with the Dallas Black Hawks in the Central Hockey League. There, he was recognized as a Second Team All-Star twice.

Michel's Hockey Journey as a Player

Michel Dumas started his professional hockey career in 1969. He played as a goaltender for several teams. He spent a lot of time with the Dallas Black Hawks. He was a very good player for them.

Playing in the NHL

Michel got to play in the biggest hockey league, the National Hockey League. He played a few games for the Chicago Black Hawks. This was a big achievement for him. He played during the 1974–75 and 1976–77 seasons.

An Unexpected End to Playing

Sadly, Michel's playing career ended early. In 1976, he got an eye injury while playing against the Colorado Rockies. This injury meant he could no longer play hockey professionally.

Life After Playing: Becoming a Scout

Even though his playing career ended, Michel stayed involved in hockey. The year after his injury, the Chicago Black Hawks hired him. He became an amateur scout for the team.

Rising to Chief Scout

Michel was very good at finding new talent. In the 1992–93 season, he was promoted. He became the chief amateur scout for the Chicago Blackhawks. This meant he led the team that looked for new, young players. He kept this important job until 2010.

Where Michel is From

Michel Dumas was born in a place called Saint-Antoine-de-Pontbriand, Quebec, Canada. This town is near Thetford Mines.