Joseph Treffle Rosario "Kitoute" Joanette (July 27, 1916 â October 9, 1998) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He played 2 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens during the 1944âÂÂ45 season. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1939 to 1957, was spent in the minor leagues.
Joanette was born in Valleyfield, Quebec. spent most of his playing days with the Valleyfield Braves. Joanette was a prolific goal scorer and routinely netted 20 goals-plus per season. In 1944âÂÂ45, the same season he played his two games with Montreal Canadiens, Joanette led the QPHL with 45 goals, 56 assists, and 101 points in just 37 games.
In Joanette's 2 regular season contests with the Montreal Canadiens, he registered 1 assist.