Bobby Sheehan death, Digi Mart USA News (Weymouth, Massachusetts): The Montreal Canadiens have announced that former forward Bobby (Robert Richard) Sheehan passed away Saturday at his home in Weymouth, Massachusetts, at the age of 77.
Sheehan played eight seasons in the NHL, beginning his professional career in 1969. The center appeared in 45 games with the Canadiens, recording eight goals and six assists, and helped the club win the Stanley Cup in 1971.
A native of Massachusetts, Sheehan was selected by Montreal in the third round of the 1969 NHL Draft. He totaled 310 NHL games with six different teams: the Canadiens (1969 to 1971), Golden Seals (1971-72), Blackhawks (1975-76), Red Wings (1976-77), Rockies (1979 to 81) and Kings (1981-82).
In the regular season, Sheehan scored 48 goals and recorded 111 points. He added four goals and seven points in 25 playoff games.
He also spent four seasons, from 1972 to 1978, in the World Hockey Association.
After retiring as a player, Sheehan returned to Weymouth, where he worked as a minor hockey instructor. He is survived by his five children.
The Montreal Canadiens’ family offered its deepest condolences to Sheehan’s family and loved ones.
