With their eleventh round pick (415) in the 2011 ATD, the Guelph Platers have selected:
Rene Robert, RW
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Robert would hustle into the corners and more often than not come out with the puck. He was skilled enough to be able to do something with that puck too, often setting up his two marksmen linemates. His constant hustle and try not only made Perreault and Martin better players, but also made the Sabres into a true contender.
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- Greatest Hockey Legends
Career Highlights:
Stanley Cup Finalist 1975.
2nd Team All Star (Post Season) 1975.
2 time 40 goal scorer.
100 point scorer.
Played the NHL All Star game 1973, 1975.
Vitals:
Born: December 31, 1948.
Position: RW
Height: 5-10
Weight: 184 lbs
Shoots: Right.
Regular Season:
Two time 40 goal scorer and reached a peak of 100 points.
2nd Team All Star 1975.
Played two allstar games.
Playoffs:
Stanley Cup Finalist in 1975.
22 Goals and 41 Points in 50 career playoff games.
Quotations and Perspective:
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The knock against Robert had always been that he was moody and difficult to handle at times. Some even suggested he rode on the coattails of Perreault and Martin. Robert's quick adjustment to new teams and situations during his career dispelled this opinion.
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- Legends of Hockey
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"After I got Robert, and looked at some of the guys he had to work with, I'd feel sorry for the guy,” added Cherry. "He blocked shots, threw his weight around and fought. He even played though he had a broken thumb, a separated shoulder and a pulled groin! Considering our collection of players, I wouldn't have blamed Robert if he had just thrown in the towel, but he wouldn't quit."
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- Don Cherry (source Greatest Hockey Legends)
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Rene Robert was an important offensive weapon. The right wing on the French Connection Line with Gilbert Perreault and Richard Martin, Robert reached the 20-goal mark eight straight years between 1972-73 and 1979-80. Possessing blinding speed and a lethal shot, Robert was a fine complement to the slick playmaking of Gilbert Perreault.
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- Legends of Hockey
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Quit was the one thing Robert would never do. He never forgot how hard he had to work to make the NHL, and to work twice as hard to reach the dizzying heights that he achieved. As long as Robert laced up the skates, no one on the ice could out hustle him. Hard work and a little luck were Robert's trademarks.
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- Greatest Hockey Legends