Robert (Bobby) Rousseau, a four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Montreal Canadiens in the 1960s, has died. He was 85.
The Canadiens made the announcement Saturday, mentioning he had died in Trois-Rivières, Que., but no cause of death was revealed.
It is with great sadness that the Canadiens family learned of the passing of Robert Rousseau at the age of 85.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) December 13, 2025
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Rousseau, from Montreal, spent the first 10 of his 15 NHL seasons with his hometown team, including winning the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie in 1961-62, his first full season in the NHL.
The right-winger helped the Canadiens win Stanley Cup titles in 1964-65, 1965-66, 1967-68 and 1968-69.
Rousseau also played for the Minnesota North Stars (1970-71) and the New York Rangers (1971-75). He finished his career with 703 points (245 goals, 458 assists) in 942 career regular-season games, along with 45 points (16 goals, 29 assists) in 128 playoff games.
Prior to the NHL, Rousseau made his mark with the Hull-Ottawa Canadiens, first at the junior level, winning the Memorial Cup in 1958, and then at the senior level, where he had a 60-point season in 38 games in 1960-61. He also represented Canada at the 1960 Winter Olympics, leading the team to a silver medal.
He is survived by his wife, Huguette, his children Richard, Pierre and Anne as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 13, 2025.
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