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Jean Beliveau

The NHL 500-Goal Club

February 22, 2021 by THW Archives
Mike Bossy Maurice Richard Gordie Howe

45 Members in the Exclusive 500-goal Club As you might expect, not only have this select few attained the ultimate, lofty benchmark of twine-bulging glory, they’ve also done some pretty …

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Categories Archives, Hockey History Tags 500 NHL Goals, Alex Ovechkin, Gordie Howe, Jean Beliveau, Marian Hossa, Maurice Richard, Patrick Marleau

Guy Lafleur: The Last of the Great Habs Skaters

January 6, 2021 by Jeff Seide
Guy Lafleur

Guy Lafleur’s 17-year NHL career spanned from 1971 until 1991. The first 14 years were with the Habs, followed by a three-year retirement. He then skated one season with the …

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Categories Archives, Canadiens History Tags Guy Lafleur, Jacques Lemaire, Jean Beliveau

Greatest Habs Player of All-Time

December 25, 2020 by Nick Lariviere
Beliveau and Richard

Today’s article is the final Montreal Canadiens article in this series. All of THW’s Habs writers voted on a top-three system to declare who is the best Montreal Canadiens player …

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Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History Tags Jean Beliveau, Maurice Richard

Canadiens 12 Days of Hockeymas: A Dynasty Is Born with 5 Straight Cups

December 20, 2020 by Ryan Szporer
Beliveau and Richard

In NHL history, only a single franchise has won five straight Stanley Cups. Unsurprisingly, the Montreal Canadiens, with a league-leading 24 championships up to now, accomplished the feat from 1956-60. …

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Categories Canadiens History Tags Boom-Boom Geoffrion, Jean Beliveau, Maurice Richard, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 18

December 18, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Beliveau and Richard

The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied and successful franchise in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of their biggest legends and memorable games on this date. Also, …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Blue Jackets History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Rangers History Tags Dave Andreychuk, Jean Beliveau, Maurice Richard, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 16

December 16, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Gordie Howe & Jean Beliveau

There is little doubt that the city of Montreal is responsible for some of the biggest moments and greatest players in National Hockey League history. They had three of their …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Senators History Tags Gordie Howe, Jean Beliveau, Luc Robitaille, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 7

December 7, 2020 by Greg Boysen

This was a very important date in Montreal as their greatest captain played his first game with the “C” on his sweater. There were numerous Hall of Famers who had …

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Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Oilers History, Wild History Tags Jean Beliveau, Johnny Bucyk, Top Story, Wayne Gretzky

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 2

December 2, 2020 by Greg Boysen

This date in National Hockey League history has been a somber one for fans in Montreal as they lost one of the biggest legends and a great goaltender played his …

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Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History Tags Alex Ovechkin, Jean Beliveau, Patrick Roy, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 5

November 5, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Mike Richter New York Rangers

This date in National Hockey League history has seen a little bit of everything. There were multiple goals scored in short order, memorable moments in Detroit, Vancouver and Los Angeles, …

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Categories Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History Tags Jean Beliveau, Mathew Barzal, Mike Richter, Top Story

Canadiens’ Retired Jerseys – the Story of a Famed Franchise

November 2, 2020 by THW Archives
Canadiens Banners Bell Centre

The Montreal Canadiens, one of the oldest professional sports franchises in North America, have a very storied past of success. They have honoured 18 players by taking their 15 jersey …

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Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History Tags Guy Lafleur, Jacques Plante, Jean Beliveau, Maurice Richard

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 30

October 30, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Steven Stamkos Tampa Bay Lightning

One of the greatest lines in National Hockey League history was put together for the first time on this date. Also, one of Montreal’s biggest legends hits two personal milestones, …

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Categories Blues History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Lightning History Tags Jean Beliveau, Maurice Richard, Steven Stamkos, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 29

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Jean Beliveau

Some of the most legendary players in National Hockey League history added to their resumes on this date. Detroit and Montreal both proved why they are two of the game’s …

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Categories Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Red Wings History Tags Gordie Howe, Jean Beliveau, Mario Lemieux, Top Story
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