Warroad state hockey tournament legend Henry Boucha dies at 72
Posted on AllSides September 18th, 2023
WARROAD, Minn. — When Warroad’s boys hockey team hosts arch-rival Roseau for the main event of Hockey Day Minnesota 2024 in January, the home team will wear special sweaters bearing the likeness of one of Minnesota hockey’s most legendary players. Henry Boucha almost singlehandedly willed the Warriors to the 1969 state title, then went on to play in the Olympics, in the NHL and in the WHA. Before the game, there will likely be a moment of silence in his memory, as well. Boucha, who was 72, died on Monday....