Stu Cowan: Coach Joël Bouchard using his head at Canadiens' rookie camp

New Laval Rocket head coach Joël Bouchard stood out on the ice Friday morning during the Canadiens’ rookie camp practice in Brossard.
He was the only coach wearing a helmet — a bright, red one.
While Hockey Quebec makes helmets mandatory for all coaches during practice at minor levels, a coach wearing a helmet in the pros is something new.
Bouchard has never coached without a helmet and for good reason. After playing 364 games in the NHL as a defenceman, Bouchard got his first t