Robert Gaudreau
American ice hockey player (1944–2025)
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Robert René Gaudreau (March 8, 1944 – December 26, 2025) was an American ice hockey defenseman and Olympian.
Born
March 8, 1944
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Died
December 26, 2025 (aged 81)
Height
6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
| Robert Gaudreau | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
March 8, 1944 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | ||
| Died | December 26, 2025 (aged 81) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Defenseman | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| National team |
 United States | ||
| Playing career | 1954–1969 | ||
Biography
Gaudreau played with Team USA at the 1968 Winter Olympics held in Grenoble, France.[1] He previously played for the Brown Bears at Brown University.
Gaudreau died on December 26, 2025 at the age of 81.[2] He was the father of former NHL player, Rob Gaudreau.
Awards and honors
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| All-ECAC Hockey Second Team | 1963–64 | [3] |
| All-ECAC Hockey First Team | 1964–65 | [3] |
| AHCA East All-American | 1964–65 | [4] |
| All-ECAC Hockey First Team | 1965–66 | [3] |
| AHCA East All-American | 1965–66 | [4] |
| Inducted into the RI Hockey Hall of Fame | 2021 |
