Guy Charron was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL) and the World Hockey Association (WHA). He was born on January 24, 1949, in Verdun, Quebec, Canada, and began his hockey career playing for the Montreal Junior Canadiens in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).
Charron was known for his offensive skills and was a prolific scorer throughout his career. He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1969 and played for the team for three seasons before being traded to the Detroit Red Wings in 1972. He played for the Red Wings for four seasons and was named team captain in 1975.
In 1976, Charron joined the WHA and played for the Quebec Nordiques for two seasons. He then played for the Cincinnati Stingers for one season before returning to the NHL to play for the Washington Capitals in 1979. He played for the Capitals for four seasons and was named team captain in 1981.
Charron then played for the Los Angeles Kings for one season before being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1984. He played for the Penguins for two seasons before retiring from professional hockey in 1986.
Throughout his career, Charron was known for his consistency and durability. He played in 734 NHL games and scored 229 goals and 254 assists for a total of 483 points. In the WHA, he played in 157 games and scored 70 goals and 92 assists for a total of 162 points.
After retiring from professional hockey, Charron became a coach and worked in various coaching positions in the NHL and minor leagues. He was an assistant coach for the Ottawa Senators, the New York Islanders, and the Atlanta Thrashers. He also coached in the QMJHL and the American Hockey League (AHL).
Charron was inducted into the QMJHL Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Cincinnati Cyclones Hall of Fame in 2011. He currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and is involved in various hockey-related activities, including coaching and scouting.
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