Louis Trudel


Louis Napoleon Trudel was an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey player.

Early life

Trudel was born in Massachusetts to Canadian parents who had moved there from Montreal. When he was a small child, his family migrated to Edmonton, Alberta where he started to play junior hockey.

Professional career

Lou Trudel played 305 games in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Black Hawks. Trudel won two Stanley Cups with the Chicago Black Hawks in 1934 and 1938.

Post playing career

Trudel coached the Milwaukee Chiefs during the 1953–54 season.