Bobby Joliat
Canadian ice hockey player (1898-1953)
Rene Robert Joliat (April 25, 1898 – August 10, 1953) was a Canadian ice hockey right winger. He played one game in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens during the 1924–25 season. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1916 to 1930, was spent in senior leagues. Joliat's brother Aurèle Joliat also played in the NHL, and was inducted in to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Playing career
Joliat was born in Ottawa, Ontario. He played only one National Hockey League game during the 1924–25 season, on November 29, 1924, against the Toronto St. Pats. Joliat retired in 1930.
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