Marcel Bonin

Joseph Jacques Marcel Bonin (September 8, 1931 – January 19, 2025) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League between 1952 and 1962. His NHL career began in 1952 after the Detroit Red Wings purchased his contract from the Quebec Aces of the Quebec Senior Hockey League. He won the Stanley Cup with Detroit in 1955.

On June 3, 1955, Bonin was dealt to the Boston Bruins in a blockbuster trade, joining teammates Terry Sawchuk, Vic Stasiuk, and Lorne Davis in exchange for Ed Sandford, Réal Chevrefils, Norm Corcoran, Gilles Boisvert, and Warren Godfrey. After a single season with the Bruins, he returned to the Quebec Aces for a season before being claimed by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1957 NHL Intra-League Draft.

With Montreal, Bonin won three consecutive Stanley Cup championships, in 1958, 1959, and 1960, bringing his career total to four. His playing career ended following an on-ice collision with Red Wings defenceman Pete Goegan on February 9, 1962, which resulted in a severe back injury. Over his decade in the NHL, Bonin suited up for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Montreal Canadiens. He died on January 19, 2025, at the age of 93.