Camille Henry was a Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 16 seasons. He was born on January 31, 1933, in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Henry began his hockey career in the Quebec Junior Hockey League, where he played for the Quebec Citadelles. He then moved on to play for the Quebec Aces in the Quebec Senior Hockey League.
In 1953, Henry signed with the New York Rangers of the NHL. He played for the Rangers for six seasons, from 1953 to 1959. During his time with the Rangers, Henry was known for his speed and his ability to score goals. He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year in 1954, after scoring 24 goals and 15 assists in 70 games.
In 1959, Henry was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. He played for the Blackhawks for six seasons, from 1959 to 1965. During his time with the Blackhawks, Henry continued to be a prolific scorer, and he helped the team win the Stanley Cup in 1961. He was also named to the NHL All-Star Team in 1963.
In 1965, Henry was traded to the St. Louis Blues. He played for the Blues for two seasons, from 1965 to 1967. He then played for the Pittsburgh Penguins for one season, in 1967-68. Henry finished his NHL career with the Minnesota North Stars, where he played for two seasons, from 1968 to 1970.
Henry retired from professional hockey in 1970, but he continued to play in senior leagues for several years. He played for the Quebec Aces in the Quebec Senior Hockey League, and he also played for the Quebec Nordiques in the North American Hockey League.
Throughout his career, Henry was known for his speed, his agility, and his ability to score goals. He was a five-time NHL All-Star, and he won the Stanley Cup with the Blackhawks in 1961. He finished his NHL career with 279 goals and 249 assists in 727 games.
After retiring from hockey, Henry worked as a scout for the New York Rangers and the St. Louis Blues. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984, in recognition of his outstanding career as a player. Henry passed away on December 11, 1997, at the age of 64.
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