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Recalling The Rocket's Greatest Goal

Though not a coring milestone, April 8, 1952 may have been the night of Maurice Richard's greatest goal. Here's a look back on that historic night.

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This Day in Habs History for Nov 3

Which Habs legend score his 250th goal on this day in 1960?

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This Day In Habs History for Oct 22

Who scored his first NHL goal for the Habs on this day in 1986?

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So a player called out a coach the other day....and ??

A player complaining about his coach is really nothing new, in Montreal though Andre Kostitsysn's comments released the hounds.

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Canadiens Not For Sale....In 1932!

Back in November of 1932, then Canadiens owners Leo Dandurand and Joe Cattarinich claimed they would not sell their club for $300,000 in the midst of the Depression, if offered the money. Two years earlier, in 1930, they had turned down an official offer of $600,000 by an unamed American consortium.

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Remembering Butch Bouchard

Among the Montreal Canadiens great captains, Emile "Butch" Bouchard stands out as a different breed of leader. In an era when defenseman were uniquely employed to shut down shooters, Butch was one...

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The Rocket Richard Riot: 53 Years Later

Robert L Note: The Rocket Richard Riot occured 53 years ago today. With news of the disatisfaction over Chris Pronger's minimal 8 game suspension for kicking an opponant with his skate, the Richard...

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Maurice Rocket Richard - The Sports Illustrated Interview 1960

Robert L Note: As all of you who read my site regularly surely know, I have been undertaking the heavy endeavor of documenting the Montreal Canadiens 100 seasons. Close to a dozen posts have been...

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Who Were Habs Butch Bouchard And ElmerLach?

If you watched the ceremonies prior to the Canadiens home opener on Wednesday, you were no doubt treated to the first wave of pomp and circumstance having to do with the Canadiens one hundreth...

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