Today in Hockey History: April 22
Breaking a record set by the Great One is quite the accomplishment, and a very unlikely player did just that on this date. One of the National Hockey League’s charter…
Guy Lafleur
Guy Lafleur: The Last of the Great Habs Skaters
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…
Today in Hockey History: April 3
April 3 was a big date for the Original Six cities of Boston and Toronto. Plus, the most successful father-son duo in National Hockey League history had major milestones. The…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 9
The National Hockey League not only added its most famous individual trophy on this date, but it also announced that it would double in size. All-time greats in both Montreal…
Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success
For generations, the Habs have been dogged by accusations that their historic Stanley Cup success was because they had territorial rights to the best players French Canada had to offer.…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 4
The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of skates had himself three big nights on this date in National Hockey League history. Both teams in New York had…
Canadiens’ 1970-71 Team Started New Era in Montréal
As the 1960s gave way to the 1970s, the Montréal Canadiens found themselves lagging behind their forever rivals, the Boston Bruins. At the start of the 1970-71 season, The Beantowners…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 20
Dec. 20 has been a very eventful and exciting date in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of the biggest names in the Hall of Fame had memorable…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 11
Minnesota is rich in hockey history and this date brought some big moments over the years. Also, there were plenty of big offensive performances including some from defenders on the…
Canadiens News & Rumors: Caufield, Weber, Korpisalo, and More
In this week’s edition of Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, Cole Caufield is headed to the Laval Rocket in the American Hockey League (AHL), captain Shea Weber pays a visit…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 21
Oct. 21 has seen plenty of memorable moments from some of the best players in National Hockey League history. This date has been big over the years for hockey fans…
Montreal Canadiens 50-Goal Scorers
The Montreal Canadiens have six players who have made it into the celebrated 50-goal club. Prior to 1970, the elusive milestone was rarely reached. During the 1970s and 1980s, as seasons…