Pierre-Marc Bouchard
A crafty playmaker whose slick hands and vision made him a fan favorite during a decade-long stint with the Minnesota Wild.
Born 1984 (age 42)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: April 27·Millennials
Biography
Pierre-Marc Bouchard's hockey story is one of high draft pedigree, creative brilliance, and resilience. Selected eighth overall by the Minnesota Wild in 2002, the Quebec-born center quickly became known for his exceptional puck-handling and playmaking flair in an era often defined by grit. He was a consistent offensive engine for the Wild, peaking with a 20-goal, 60-point season in 2007-08. His career, however, was persistently challenged by concussions, a series of injuries that ultimately shortened his time at the highest level. After a final season with the New York Islanders, he continued playing professionally in Europe. Bouchard is remembered as a skilled artist on the ice whose potential was tempered by physical adversity.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Pierre-Marc was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Pierre-Marc Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Pierre-Marc's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Drafted 8th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
- Recorded a career-high 60 points (13 goals, 47 assists) in the 2007-08 NHL season.
- Played 565 regular season games in the NHL, scoring 106 goals and 241 assists for 347 points.
Did You Know?
He won the Guy Lafleur Trophy as the playoff MVP of the QMJHL in 2002.
His nickname during his playing days was 'Butch.'
He is the cousin of former NHL forward P.A. Parenteau.
“My game was always about seeing the play before anyone else did.”
