50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs Rake Leafs Rick Cole | November 5, 2015 Henri Richard was the star as the Montreal Canadiens coasted to a one-sided 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs last night in one of two National Hockey League contests.…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs, Leafs Win Close Ones Rick Cole | October 28, 2015 Close games were the order of the day yesterday in the National Hockey League. Both scheduled games resulted in one-goal victories. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Rangers 4-3…
Pump the Brakes on the Canadiens Stanley Cup Parade for Now Ryan Szporer | October 27, 2015 There are countless facts and figures that state the Montreal Canadiens are legitimate Stanley Cup contenders if not outright favorites right now. League Leaders Entering Monday night’s action, they lead…
50 Years Ago in Hockey : NHL Opening Weekend – No Surprises Rick Cole | October 25, 2015 The National Hockey League kicked off the 1965-66 regular season this weekend with five games, all of which went true to form. Although all the teams that were supposed to…
Markov Scores Five Points While Hitting Canadiens Milestone Ryan Szporer | October 24, 2015 The five points may very well be the second-most impressive thing to happen to Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. As it happens, with his…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: 1965-66 Preview – Montreal Canadiens Rick Cole | October 22, 2015 The Montreal Canadiens could title the 1964-65 season “Return to Glory”. They won their first Stanley Cup since 1960 and generally began to command the respect the team was accorded…
Montreal Canadiens: There Can Be Only One… Undefeated Team Left Ryan Szporer | October 18, 2015 If you’re not familiar with the Highlander franchise, it revolves around the premise that “there can be only one,” which applies almost perfectly to the situation the Montreal Canadiens find…
Plekanec Passes Gainey as Canadiens Continue Great Start Ryan Szporer | October 12, 2015 Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec still has a long way to go before reaching No. 1 on the franchise’s all-time scoring list. At No.22 after passing Bob Gainey with a…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hurt Habs Hope for Healthy Return Rick Cole | September 28, 2015 Two members of the Montreal Canadiens who suffered major leg injuries last season are hoping to make successful returns when the Habs’ season opens on October 24. And the man…
Canadiens D-Man Bouillon Will Be Remembered Fondly Ryan Szporer | September 26, 2015 The last Montreal Canadiens fans saw of Francis Bouillon, he was being released from his professional tryout agreement with the Habs last fall. It won’t be the last they remember…
The Montreal Canadiens Franchise Four Michael Gwizdala | September 22, 2015 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series, I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: The Coaches – Toe Blake Rick Cole | September 22, 2015 He’s back. After guiding the Montreal Canadiens to their sixth Stanley Cup under his tutelage last spring, the club’s first since 1960, rumours were rampant over the summer that coach Hector…