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Henry Charles Boucha (Born – June 1, in Warroad, Minnesota USA) is a retired Native American professional ice hockey centerman who played 6 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota North Stars, Kansas City Scouts and Colorado Rockies.
Boucha was drafted in the 2nd Round, 16th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL Entry Draft.
He played high school hockey for Warroad High School leading his team to the state tournament where he was injured during a overtime loss to Edina. He is considered to be one of the best players to ever play Minnesota high school hockey.
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Boucha was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in and was a member of the United States Olympic hockey team that received the silver medal. In the days before mandatory helmets Henry wore a red headband which became one of Boucha’s trademarks.
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