He was the first coach of the Québec Nordiques when they began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972,* but stepped down after only one game, a 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Crusaders. Over the course of his career, he won 8 Stanley Cups, fourth all-time among NHL players,
He was the first coach of the Québec Nordiques when they began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972,* but stepped down after only one game, a 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Crusaders. Over the course of his career, he won 8 Stanley Cups, fourth all-time among NHL players, and in 1955, he received a match penalty which sparked a riot. Part of the "Punch Line" with Elmer Latch and Hector Blake, FTP, name this Montreal Canadiens legend, the first to score 50 goals in a season, 50 goals in 50 games, and 500 goals in a career.
He was the first coach of the Québec Nordiques when they began play in the World Hockey Association in 1972,* but stepped down after only one game, a 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Crusaders.
Maurice “Rocket” Richard