Joe Benoit

Joseph Benoit (February 27, 1916 – October 19, 1981) was a Canadian ice hockey right winger. He played in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens from 1940 to 1946. He missed the 1943–44 season while serving with the Canadian Forces in the Second World War, and the 1944–45 season playing for the Calgary Army team.

Joe Benoit
Born	(1916-02-27)February 27, 1916 St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Died	October 19, 1981(1981-10-19) (aged 65) Spokane, Washington, USA
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Montreal Canadiens
Playing career	1940–1947

Playing career

He preceded Maurice Richard on the "Punch Line" at right wing. He scored 20 goals in 1941–42 in a 48-game schedule, and 30 goals in 1942–43 in a 50-game schedule. Benoit then enlisted with the armed forces and served in the Second World War.

In his NHL career, Benoit played in 185 games. He recorded 75 goals and 69 assists. He also appeared in 11 playoff games, scoring six goals and adding three assists. He won the Stanley Cup in 1946.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1935–36	Edmonton Athletic Club	EJrHL		8	8	2	10	4		3	0	0	0	2
1936–37	Trail Smoke Eaters	WKHL		13	13	7	20	18		—	—	—	—	—
1937–38	Trail Smoke Eaters	WKHL		20	26	6	32	21		5	5	3	8	8
1937–38	Trail Smoke Eaters	Al-Cup		—	—	—	—	—		12	12	7	19	9
1939–40	Trail Smoke Eaters	WKHL		24	26	17	43	49		4	2	3	5	6
1939–40	Trail Smoke Eaters	Al-Cup		—	—	—	—	—		3	0	1	1	4
1940–41	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		45	16	16	32	32		3	4	0	4	2
1941–42	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		46	20	16	36	27		3	1	0	1	5
1942–43	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		49	30	27	57	23		5	1	3	4	4
1944–45	Calgary Currie Army	CNDHL		13	7	3	10	8		2	1	0	1	2
1945–46	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		39	9	10	19	8		—	—	—	—	—
1946–47	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		6	0	0	0	4		—	—	—	—	—
1946–47	Springfield Indians	AHL		34	9	10	19	4		2	0	0	0	0
1948–49	Montreal Royals	QSHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
1948–49	Spokane Flyers	WIHL		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				185	75	69	144	94		11	6	3	9	11

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1939	Canada	WC		8	8	4	12	—
Senior totals				8	8	4	12	—

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database