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…
Jean Beliveau
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 18
The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied and successful franchise in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of their biggest legends had memorable games on this date. Also,…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 16
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…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 7
This was a significant 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 big…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 2
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…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 5
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,…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 30
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,…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 29
Some of the most legendary players in National Hockey League history added to their resumes on this date. Detroit and Montreal proved why they are two of the game’s most…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 3
The most storied team in National Hockey League history signed one of their most legendary players on this date. Also, the first regular-season game outside of North America was played,…
Jean Béliveau, Miracle of Modesty
Originally written when Mr. Béliveau passed away in Dec. 2014. The hockey world, and all of Canada, mourns the loss of Jean Béliveau, a man of miraculous talent and total modesty,…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 31
Some of the greatest players from multiple National Hockey League eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 24
On this date, in 1972, the greatest single class in the history of the Hockey Hall of Fame was inducted. Also, National Hockey League history was made when a part…