Joel Bouchard (b. January 23, 1974 in Montreal, Quebec) is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman. Bouchard last played for the American Hockey League's Hamilton Bulldogs. He was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, sixth round, 129th Overall. He has also played for the Flames, Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, Phoenix Coyotes, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New York Islanders. He is now a TV hockey analyst for Québec's Le Réseau des sports (RDS) and has also produced and hosted his own show called "L'Academie du Hockey McDonald" (McDonald's Hockey Academy).