André Joseph Armand Pronovost (born July 9, 1936) is a Canadian former professional

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forward. Pronovost played in the

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(NHL) and several minor professional leagues in North America between 1955 and 1972. Pronovost was a member of four Stanley Cup-winning teams of the

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in the 1950s. André is often confused as being the brother of Marcel, Claude, and

Jean Pronovost Jean Joseph Denis Pronovost (born December 18, 1945) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Atlanta Flames and Washington Capitals. Biography He was a ...

but is unrelated.

Playing career

Pronovost began his career with the

in the

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season. He also played with the

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, Detroit Red Wings, and

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. Pronovost was a member of four Stanley Cup winning teams in 1956–57, 1957–58, 1958–59, and 1959-60, all during the Canadiens' dynasty.

Personal

Pronovost's grandson,

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, currently plays for the Washington Capitals. Pronovost was in attendance for Mantha's first NHL goal as a member of the Detroit Red Wings, against the Montreal Canadiens on March 24, 2016. His granddaughter, Elizabeth Mantha, is an on-ice official in the

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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