Joseph Henri Maurice " Rocket " Richard PC CC OQ (/ rɪˈʃɑːrd / rish-ARD, French: [mɔʁis ʁiʃaʁ]; August 4, 1921 – May 27, 2000) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens.

Oct 13, 2023 · Hockey icon Maurice Richard adored his hometown of Montréal where he had a magical connection with fans, transcended the sport and was idolized as a god. Nicknamed “The Rocket”, the fiery Richard was the greatest hockey player …

Jan 23, 2008 · Known as the “Rocket,” Richard was perhaps the most iconic player in the history of the Montreal Canadiens. A member of eight Stanley Cup championship teams and a 14-time All-Star, he held close to 20 National Hockey League records when he retired, including the title for most goals scored.

Montreal's Maurice "Rocket" Richard was the face of NHL hockey for 18 seasons. His scoring ability led to 8 Stanley Cup victories. This is his story.

The 14x All-Star also won a Hart Trophy and 8 Stanley Cups with the Canadiens, including 5 straight Cups with his brother Henri. The Hall of Famer retired in 1960 with 544 goals (Montreal record) and 966 points.

A hero and legend, Maurice Richard is so much more than just a goal scorer, but even in that context alone he was the greatest of his era. He joined the Montreal Canadiens in 1942, during the worst years of the war, but that rookie season was cut short by a broken leg.

Oct 12, 2021 · On March 16, 1955, NHL president Clarence Campbell suspends Montreal Canadiens star Maurice “Rocket” Richard for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs after he attacks an opponent...

May 24, 2020 · Richard has forever transcended hockey in Montreal and Quebec, a French-Canadian superstar who was almost necessary to a people in the 1940s and 1950s. Maurice Richard in the Canadiens' Montreal...

Aug 4, 2024 · Perhaps one of the most revolutionary players to ever play the game of hockey, Maurice Richard brought hockey in Montreal to an elite level and set the bar high for every generation to come.

May 21, 2018 · One of the greatest players in the history of hockey, Richard's legendary exploits on the ice helped the Montreal Canadiens win eight Stanley Cup championships during his eighteen years with the team.