At age 75, Réjean Houle is stepping down as president of the Canadiens’ Alumni Association.
The Canadiens announced Saturday that Patrice Brisebois, 54, will replace Houle, who held the position from 1983 to 1995 and then returned to the role in 2000. Houle, who played 11 seasons with the Canadiens and won five Stanley Cups, was general manager of the team from Oct. 21, 1995, until Nov. 20, 2000.
Houle will remain on the board of the alumni association and will continue to act as team ambassador, along with Yvan Cournoyer, Guy Carbonneau, Vincent Damphousse, Patrice Brisebois and Chris Nilan.
“The Canadiens Alumni Association brings together hundreds of players who have proudly worn the Montreal Canadiens uniform over the years, and I am extremely honoured by the trust placed in me to lead the organization,” Brisebois said in a news release.
Brisebois played 16 seasons with the Canadiens and was part of the team’s last Stanley Cup in 1993.
“I want to sincerely thank Réjean Houle for his exceptional work,” Brisebois said. “During his two terms as president, he played a vital role in supervising and coordinating the activities of the Canadiens alumni, ensuring a remarkable presence at community and charitable events. His boundless commitment and dedication to the members and their families, particularly by supporting them through difficult times, have left a lasting mark on the association’s history and culture.”
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