Posts About "Jean Beliveau"
Canadiens' Retired Jerseys - the Story of a Famed Franchise
May 15th, 2020 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 numbers out of circulation (three players shared the same number). The Canadiens have the most retired numbers of any NHL team. Sixteen of these 18...
Today in Hockey History: May 14
May 14th, 2020 May 14 has been a very busy day in the history of the National Hockey League. Between historic comebacks, series-clinching wins, broken records and awards being handed out, this date has seen a little bit of everything. 3-0? No Problem The 2010 Philadelphia Flyers were a team many had written before we hit May 14 on the calendar....
Today in Hockey History: May 11
May 11th, 2020 May 11 has proven to be a big date in the history of the National Hockey League. Some it’s legendary players and coaches had big moments, some for the final time. Franchises with long histories of success have made plenty of memories on this date. The Last Runs for Two Legends The Montreal Canadiens are the most successful team...
Today in Hockey History: May 1
May 1st, 2020 The calendar flips over from April to May, which usually means more Stanley Cup playoff moments in the National Hockey League. Some of the “Original Six” franchises celebrated big moments on this date, including one very surprising stat. May Day is Big in Montreal May 1 has been a big date in the history of the Montreal...
Today in Hockey History: April 27
April 27th, 2020 April 27 has provided some big moments throughout the course of National Hockey League history. There have been plenty of dramatic playoff games as well as new league and franchise records set on this date. A Big Day for Buffalo The Buffalo Sabres have not had a ton of postseason success since joining the NHL in 1970. They have...
Jean Béliveau, Miracle of Modesty
April 10th, 2020 Originally written when Mr. Béliveau passed away in December, 2014. The hockey world, and all of Canada, mourns the loss of Jean Béliveau, a man of miraculous talent and total modesty, who played the game better than almost anyone ever has, and who carried himself-- on and off the ice-- with the grace and humility befitting a...
Montreal Canadiens' Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time
April 5th, 2020 There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups in its 111 years of existence helped the franchise reach its status. Those Cups are thanks to the efforts of the star players including the 51 Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) inductees who have worn “le...
Today in Hockey History: April 4
April 4th, 2020 This date might be one of the most significant in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of the most legendary players in the game had huge moments including some playing in their final regular-season games. Records were broken, streaks were continued and something happened for the final time in the NHL. 1970-71 Goes Out...
The NHL 500-Goal Club
February 22nd, 2020 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 extraordinary other things. Scoring 500 regular-season goals in the best hockey league in the world is a highly significant achievement in itself....
Guy Lafleur: The Last of the Great Habs Skaters
January 6th, 2020 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 New York Rangers and two with the Quebec Nordiques. He's known as one of the greatest right wingers ever to play the game and one of the most exciting offensive...
Jean Beliveau: A Class Act
March 3rd, 2017 On this date, March 3, 1968, Jean Beliveau scored for the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-2 loss to the Red Wings to become the second player in NHL history with 1,000 points. It was his 911th NHL game, 27 games earlier than Gordie Howe, who had reached point No. 1,000 on Nov. 27, 1960, his 938th NHL game. In honor of that Hall of Fame...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Canadiens Crush Wings in Game Five
May 4th, 2016 Montreal Canadiens are one win away from their second straight Stanley Cup after they drubbed the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 last night in Montreal. It was an all-round team effort for the Canadiens. Five players shared in the Habs’ scoring as the Red Wings had no answer for Montreal’s balanced attack. Canadiens now lead the best-of-seven...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs, Hawks Draw First Blood
April 8th, 2016 The Stanley Cup playoffs opened last night in Montreal and Chicago and went pretty much according to form. The Canadiens edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 while the Black Hawks nipped the Detroit Red Wings 2-1. Leafs Without Bower Johnny Bower, expected to start in goal for Toronto, was still battling the flu before the game and...
