Born: | December 10, 1981 | Draft: | Undrafted |
Hometown: | Lac La Biche, Alberta | Position: | Right Wing |
Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Retired |
Rene Gary Wayne Bourque (born December 10, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). An undrafted player, Bourque was signed by the Chicago Blackhawks as a free agent in 2004 and made his NHL debut in 2005–06. He spent three years in Chicago before a 2008 trade sent him to the Calgary Flames where he established himself as a key offensive player. He was traded to the Montreal Canadiens before stints with the Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche.
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Achievements
- AJHL All-Rookie Team (2000)
- AHL Rookie of the Year (2005)
- AHL All-Rookie Team (2005)
- Olympic Bronze Medal (2018)