Roger Picard (ice hockey)
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Born
January 13, 1933
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died
November 7, 2025 (aged 92)
Repentigny, Quebec, Canada
Height
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight
200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
| Roger Picard | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
January 13, 1933 Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Died |
November 7, 2025 (aged 92) Repentigny, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | St. Louis Blues | ||
| Playing career | 1957–1969 | ||
Joseph Roger Adrien Picard (January 13, 1933 – November 7, 2025) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and minor league head coach. He played 15 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the St. Louis Blues in the 1967–68 season. The rest of his career lasted from 1957 to 1969 and was spent in the minor leagues. Picard's brother, Noel Picard, also played for the St. Louis Blues.
Picard was a member of the Montreal Canadiens minor league affiliates before he went to play for the St. Louis Blues.[1]
Coaching career
After retiring he went on to become head coach with several teams in Quebec:
- Rosemont Bombardiers - QJAHL 1973–1974
- Laval Voisins - QMJHL 1981–1982
- Granby Bisons - QMJHL 1982–1984
