André Binette Explained

Position:Goaltender
Played For:Montreal Canadiens
Shoots:Left
Height Ft:5
Height In:8
Weight Lb:140
Birth Date:1933 12, mf=yes
Birth Place:Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Death Place:Saint-Donat, Quebec, Canada
Career Start:1953
Career End:1963

André Binette (December 2, 1933 – August 16, 2004) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He played one game in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens during the 1954–55 season, on November 11, 1954 against the Chicago Black Hawks. Binette was called up to replace Jacques Plante, who was injured in the pre-game warm-up.[1] He allowed four goals and won the game.[2] He was born in Montreal, Quebec.

On August 18, 2004, Binette died from a heart attack while playing tennis with his son.[3]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGP W L T MIN GA GAAGP W L MIN GA SO GAA
1953–54Trois-Rivières RedsQJHL-B48 24 22 2 2850 180 1 3.793 180 22 0 7.33
1954–55Montreal CanadiensNHL1 1 0 0 60 4 0 4.00
1954–55Shawinigan Falls CataractesQSHL4 2 2 0 240 16 0 4.00 1 0 1 60 4 0 4.00
1955–56Cornwall ColtsEOHL2 0 2 0 120 16 0 8.00
1956–57Troy BruinsIHL20 1200 75 1 3.75
1956–57Clinton CometsEHL38 2280 181 0 4.76
1957–58Chatham MaroonsOHA Sr1 1 0 0 60 2 0 2.00
1957–58Toledo MercurysIHL46 2740 174 3 3.81
1961–62Montreal OlympicsQSHL3 2 1 0 180 12 0 4.0013 8 5 780 33 2 2.54
1961–62Montreal OlympicsAl-Cup16 11 5 971 42 4 2.60
NHL totals1 1 0 0 60 4 0 4.00

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pelletier. Joe. Andre Binette. www.GreatestHockeyLegends.com. 19 June 2012.
  2. Web site: Andre Binette player profile . Hockey Hall of Fame . 2010-02-15.
  3. [Le Nouvelliste (Quebec)|Le Nouvelliste]