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Key moments and achievements from Guy Chouinard's life.
Guy was born
· Quebec, Canada
Career Start
Guy Chouinard became a regular player for the Quebec Remparts of the QMJHL at just 15 years old, showcasing exceptional hockey talent at an early age. His prolific scoring in junior hockey quickly drew the attention of NHL scouts and positioned him as a top draft prospect.
Career Start
Guy Chouinard became a regular player for the Quebec Remparts of the QMJHL at just 15 years old, showcasing exceptional hockey talent at an early age. His prolific scoring in junior hockey quickly drew the attention of NHL scouts and positioned him as a top draft prospect.
Career Achievement
Chouinard was selected by the Atlanta Flames with the 28th overall pick in the 1974 NHL Entry Draft, launching his professional hockey career. He would go on to become one of the most prolific scorers in Flames franchise history, setting multiple records during his time in Atlanta.
Career Achievement
Chouinard was selected by the Atlanta Flames with the 28th overall pick in the 1974 NHL Entry Draft, launching his professional hockey career. He would go on to become one of the most prolific scorers in Flames franchise history, setting multiple records during his time in Atlanta.
Career Achievement
Chouinard set an Atlanta Flames record by scoring goals in six consecutive games from November 14 to November 24, 1978. This remarkable scoring streak highlighted his ability as a natural goal-scorer and cemented his status as one of the franchise's most dangerous offensive players.
Career Achievement
Chouinard set an Atlanta Flames record by scoring goals in six consecutive games from November 14 to November 24, 1978. This remarkable scoring streak highlighted his ability as a natural goal-scorer and cemented his status as one of the franchise's most dangerous offensive players.
Career Achievement
In the 1978-79 NHL season, Chouinard became the first player in Atlanta Flames history to score 50 goals in a single season. This milestone achievement made him the franchise's all-time leading scorer and established him as one of the most talented forwards in the NHL during that era.
Career Achievement
In the 1978-79 NHL season, Chouinard became the first player in Atlanta Flames history to score 50 goals in a single season. This milestone achievement made him the franchise's all-time leading scorer and established him as one of the most talented forwards in the NHL during that era.
Historic Moment
Chouinard scored the final goal in Atlanta Flames history during the 1979-80 NHL playoffs in a 5-2 home loss against the New York Rangers. The franchise relocated to Calgary after that season, and Chouinard's goal became a poignant footnote in both Atlanta and NHL history.
Historic Moment
Chouinard scored the final goal in Atlanta Flames history during the 1979-80 NHL playoffs in a 5-2 home loss against the New York Rangers. The franchise relocated to Calgary after that season, and Chouinard's goal became a poignant footnote in both Atlanta and NHL history.
Career Achievement
When Chouinard left the Flames franchise on September 6, 1983, traded to the St. Louis Blues, he held the all-time franchise records for points (529) and assists (336). These records, since broken, represented years of consistent elite performance across both the Atlanta and Calgary eras of the franchise.
Career Achievement
When Chouinard left the Flames franchise on September 6, 1983, traded to the St. Louis Blues, he held the all-time franchise records for points (529) and assists (336). These records, since broken, represented years of consistent elite performance across both the Atlanta and Calgary eras of the franchise.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player in 1984-85, Chouinard embarked on a long coaching career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, guiding young players including stints with the Victoriaville Tigres, Quebec Remparts, and Prince Edward Island Rocket. His deep hockey knowledge and playing experience made him an effective developer of talent.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player in 1984-85, Chouinard embarked on a long coaching career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, guiding young players including stints with the Victoriaville Tigres, Quebec Remparts, and Prince Edward Island Rocket. His deep hockey knowledge and playing experience made him an effective developer of talent.
Hall of Fame
Chouinard was enshrined in the QMJHL Hall of Fame in 2005, recognizing his outstanding contributions to Quebec junior hockey both as a player with the Remparts and as a longtime coach in the league. The honor celebrated his lifelong dedication to developing hockey talent in Quebec.
Hall of Fame
Chouinard was enshrined in the QMJHL Hall of Fame in 2005, recognizing his outstanding contributions to Quebec junior hockey both as a player with the Remparts and as a longtime coach in the league. The honor celebrated his lifelong dedication to developing hockey talent in Quebec.
Guy Chouinard passed away
