Story Summary
Andre Pronovost, a forward who won the Stanley Cup four times during his first four NHL seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, has died. He was 90. Pronovost recorded 198 points (94 goals, 104 assists) in 557 NHL games across a 10-year career from 1956-57 to 1967-68, playing for Montreal, the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota North Stars. In 70 playoff games he had 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists), including nine points (six goals, three assists) across 37 postseason games in his first four seasons while Montreal captured the title repeatedly during a five-year Cup run from 1955-56 to 1959-60. Pronovost posted an NHL career-high 31 points (12 goals, 19 assists) in 69 games for the Canadiens in 1959-60. His strongest single-postseason showing came with Detroit in 1963-64, when he registered seven points (four goals, three assists) in 14 playoff games. He was the grandfather of New Jersey Devils forward Anthony Mantha.
Key Facts
- Andre Pronovost died Tuesday; he was 90.
- Won the Stanley Cup four times in each of his first four NHL seasons with the Montreal Canadiens.
- Scored 198 points (94 goals, 104 assists) in 557 NHL games from 1956-57 to 1967-68.
- Played for the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota North Stars.
- Recorded 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists) in 70 playoff games.
- Noted for nine playoff points (six goals, three assists) in 37 postseason games during his first four seasons (1956-60) amid Montreal’s five-year Cup run (1955-56 to 1959-60).
- Career-high 31 points (12 goals, 19 assists) in 69 games with Montreal in 1959-60.
- Best single-playoff performance was seven points (four goals, three assists) in 14 games with Detroit in 1963-64.
- Grandfather of New Jersey Devils forward Anthony Mantha.
IHM Discussion
Pronovost’s career is defined by his early association with one of hockey’s great dynasties. His first four NHL seasons brought four Stanley Cups as Montreal completed its five-year championship run. Over a decade in the NHL, he played for four clubs and finished with 198 regular-season points. His 31-point campaign in 1959-60 was his career best, while his seven-point playoff performance for Detroit in 1963-64 showed his ability to contribute in the postseason.
Why It Matters
Pronovost was part of the Canadiens’ mid-century success, and his death marks the passing of a player tied to a signature era in NHL history. His career totals and playoff contributions are a reminder of the role dependable forwards played in sustained championship teams. The family connection to current NHLer Anthony Mantha also links past and present generations of the game.
Mini Q&A
When did Andre Pronovost play in the NHL?
Pronovost played in the NHL from 1956-57 to 1967-68.
Which teams did he play for?
He played for the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota North Stars.
How many Stanley Cups did he win?
He won the Stanley Cup four times during his first four NHL seasons with the Montreal Canadiens.
What were his career NHL totals?
He had 198 points (94 goals, 104 assists) in 557 NHL games and 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists) in 70 playoff games.
Is he related to a current NHL player?
Yes. He was the grandfather of New Jersey Devils forward Anthony Mantha.
Coach Mark Comment
Four championships in a player’s first four NHL seasons speak to the standard and depth of those Montreal teams. Pronovost’s playoff production shows that contributors throughout the lineup mattered during that run.