Frank Boucher
Inducted:
1958
Player Stats
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Born:
October 7, 1901
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Died:
December 12, 1977
Kemptville, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Centre
College:
NA
Frank Boucher was one of the most skilled and intelligent forwards of the NHL’s early era, best known for his long and successful career with the Ottawa Senators. Playing from 1921 to 1937, Boucher combined speed, precise passing, and strong hockey sense to become one of the league’s top playmakers. He was a central figure in Ottawa’s dominance during the 1920s, helping the team win multiple Stanley Cup championships.
Boucher was respected for his consistency and sportsmanship, often matching up against the best players of his generation. After his playing career, he continued to influence the game as a coach and executive, further strengthening his legacy. His ability to adapt, lead, and perform at a high level over many seasons made him one of the defining forwards of early professional hockey. Frank Boucher was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1958.
Boucher's Awards and Record:
- 3 Stanley Cup (1928, 1933 as player; 1940 as coach)
- 7x Lady Byng Trophy Winner (1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935)
- 3x NHL First All-Star Team (1933, 1934, 1935)
- 1x NHL Second All-Star Team (1931)
- NHL scoring leader: 1926–27 season
- Served as team captain for Ottawa Senators
- Later coached New York Rangers to Stanley Cup titles
- Recognized as one of the top playmakers of his era
NHL Teams
Ottawa Senators (1921–1922)
New York Rangers (1926-1938,1943-1944)
Number Worn:
7
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
14 (1921–1922,1926-1938,1943-1944)
Games Played:
557
Goals:
160
Assists:
263
Points:
423
Penalty Minutes:
119
Playoff Games Played:
55
Goals:
16
Assists:
20
Points:
36
Penalty Minutes:
12
Stanley Cup:
3 (1928, 1933 as player; 1940 as coach)