Normand Baron

Joseph Jean Louis Normand Baron (born December 15, 1957) is a Canadian retired ice hockey player who played 27 games in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues between 1984 and 1986. He was also, for a time, a professional bodybuilder.

Born in Verdun, Quebec, Baron had played junior hockey with the Montreal Jr. Canadiens in 1976–77 and then quit to pursue a career in bodybuilding. In 1983, he made a comeback, and the Canadiens signed him to a contract. He was later acquired by the St. Louis Blues, in exchange for cash, but only played in 23 games before being sent to the minors. Baron retired at season's end.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1976–77 Montreal Juniors QMJHL 7 1 1 2 0 — — — — — 1983–84 Nova Scotia Voyageurs AHL 68 11 11 22 275 — — — — — 1983–84 Montreal Canadiens NHL 4 0 0 0 12 3 0 0 0 22 1984–85 Sherbrooke Canadiens AHL 39 5 5 10 98 2 0 0 0 25 1985–86 Peoria Rivermen IHL 17 4 4 8 61 — — — — — 1985–86 Flint Spirits IHL 11 1 7 8 43 — — — — — 1985–86 St. Louis Blues NHL 23 2 0 2 39 — — — — — NHL totals 27 2 0 2 51 3 0 0 0 22