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Henry Boucha Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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Updated on January 07, 2026

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Henry Boucha Biography

Henry Boucha is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on June 1, 1951 in Minnesota, United States. He was nicknamed “The Chief” because of his Chippewa heritage. He was the 1972-1973 NHL Rookie-of-the Year while playing for the Detroit Red Wings.

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Boucha played high school hockey for Warroad High School in Warroad, Minnesota leading his team to the 1969 state tournament where he was injured during a 5–4 overtime loss to Edina. He is considered to be one of the best players to ever play Minnesota high school hockey.

While serving in the US Army, Boucha joined the United States national ice hockey team on a full-time basis in 1970 as the US won the “Pool B” qualification tournament. He participated in the 1971 Ice Hockey World Championships in Bern, Switzerland where he scored seven goals in ten games for Team USA. Boucha was also one of the biggest stars of the 1972 United States Olympic hockey team that received the silver medal.

He was born in Warroad (Minnesota).

NameHenry Boucha
First NameHenry
Last NameBoucha
OccupationHockey Player
BirthdayJune 1
Birth Year1951
Place of Birth
Home TownMinnesota
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignGemini
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FatherNot Available
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SpouseNot Known
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Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Boucha was drafted in the second Round, 16th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1971 NHL Entry Draft (he was also drafted first overall by the Minnesota Fighting Saints of the rival World Hockey Association but chose not to defect to the WHA). Boucha scored a goal in his first NHL game after the Olympics and was voted Detroit rookie of the year in his first full NHL season. The Red Wings sent him to the Minnesota North Stars in exchange for Danny Grant in 1974. Boucha was enjoying a solid year in his home state; on January 4, 1975, he was assaulted in a highly publicized stick incident by Dave Forbes of the Boston Bruins. The attack left Boucha with a cracked bone around his eye and blurred vision. Forbes was prosecuted for aggravated assault. His trial resulted in a hung jury.

Henry Boucha Net Worth

Henry Boucha is one of the richest Hockey Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Henry Boucha's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a hockey player at Warroad High School, Minnesota.

After being hit with a stick in 1975, his career was disrupted by persistent blurred vision.

Henry Charles Boucha (born June 1, 1951) is an American former professional ice hockey center. Boucha played 247 games over six seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota North Stars, Kansas City Scouts and Colorado Rockies. Boucha also played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for the Minnesota Fighting Saints. His career was cut short by an eye injury.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeHockey Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Boucha fell on hard times due to his unexpectedly early retirement from hockey (his agent was negotiating a four-year contract with the North Stars but the talks were never completed due to the injury). He went through a period of divorce, drug and alcohol abuse before straightening out his life in the 1980s. In recent years, he has been active in various Native American causes. From his hardships he suffered and overcame he returned to his native communities and continues to give back and be a supporting role in his family’s life.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Henry Boucha height 6 ft 0 in Henry weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 0 in
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Boucha never really recovered from the injury. He attempted a comeback with the Minnesota Fighting Saints of the WHA in 1975–76 and then returned to the NHL as a free agent with the Kansas City Scouts in later 1975-76. In 1976 the franchise moved to Denver, Colorado and became the Colorado Rockies, from whom he retired from professional hockey after only nine games.

Who is Henry Boucha Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Henry Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Henry Boucha celebrates birthday on June 1 of every year.

What tribe is Henry Boucha from?

Henry Boucha is a Native American hockey legend, Olympic silver-medalist, and member of the Ojibwa tribe.

Is Gaabi boucha related to Henry Boucha?

“Gaabi was cast as a member of the WARRIORS team,” said movie producer John Montague. “His character, Brendan, is a high school senior. It is a major role in the film. His grandfather, Henry Boucha, will be featured as a WARRIORS legend in a cameo role.”

How many NHL players are from Warroad MN?

Discover Warroad, Minnesota, a small town that has produced 7 Olympians, 5 NHL players and over 80 Division I hockey players. Every United States Men’s Olympic Gold medal team included a player from Warroad – find out why.

Who was named the best hockey player in Minnesota history?

RankNameCollege
1John MayasichMinnesota (1951-55)
2Neal BrotenMinnesota (1978-81)
3Phil Housley
4Tim SheehyBoston College (1967-70)

Why is it called Warroad?

Warroad got its name from the War-Trail, a place of honor for the Ojibwa/Anishinaabe. “Na-May-Poke, son of Ay-Ash-A-Wash, sold part of his land allotment to the Warroad School.

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