Bernard Robert Blanchette (July 11, 1947 â August 25, 2006) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. During the 1972âÂÂ73 season, Blanchette played 47 games in the World Hockey Association with the Chicago Cougars and Alberta Oilers, scoring 7 goals and 7 assists. After his retirement from professional hockey, he joined the RCMP.