“It’s not a question of confidence. It’s all about results.”- Coach Michel Therrien about the team’s decision to send Rene Bourque to the Hamilton Bulldogs.

Montreal Canadiens Media Advisory

MONTREAL, QUE. – Montreal Canadiens and Hamilton Bulldogs general manager Marc Bergevin announced today the Canadiens have assigned forward Rene Bourque to the Bulldogs.

Rene Bourque cleared waivers on Sunday.

In 13 games this season, the 32-year-old forward registered a pair of assists with the Habs, compiling a minus-9 differential over that span. Since joining the Canadiens in 2011, Bourque has recorded 39 points in 141 games. The Lac La Biche, AB native was at his best during the 2014 playoffs, scoring eight goals and three assists in 17 post-season contests.

In 573 career National Hockey League regular season games with the Canadiens, Calgary Flames and Chicago Blackhawks, the Lac La Biche, Alta. native has recorded 278 points (142 goals, 136 assists) and 474 penalty minutes. In 79 career American Hockey League regular season games with the Norfolk Admirals, the 32-year-old has recorded 60 points (33 goals, 27 assists) and 105 penalty minutes.

Undrafted, Bourque was originally signed as a free agent by the Chicago Blackhawks on July 29, 2004 following a four-year collegiate career with the University of Wisconsin Badgers. The 6-2, 214-pound forward was acquired by the Canadiens via trade with the Calgary Flames along with Patrick Holland and a 2013 second-round draft pick in exchange for Mike Cammalleri, Karri Ramo and a 2012 fifth-round pick on January 12, 2012.