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Riopelle
1952-1963
| Position | L |
| Shoots | L |
| Weight | 165lbs |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Date of birth | January 30th, 1922 |
| Place of birth | Ottawa, ON, CAN |
| Deceased on | September 22nd, 2013 |
| Seasons - MTL | 3 |
Statistiques
| SEASON |
GP
Games played - Number of games the player has set foot on the ice
|
G
Goals - Number of goals the player has scored
|
A
Assists - Number of goals the player has assisted in
|
PTS
Points - Scoring points, calculated as the sum of G and A
|
+/-
Plus/Minus - The number of team goals for minus the number of team goals against while the player is on the ice
|
PIM
Penalties infraction minutes - Number of penalty minutes the player has been assessed
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTALS | 169 | 27 | 16 | 43 | 0 | 73 |
| 1947-1948 | 55 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 12 |
| 1948-1949 | 48 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 34 |
| 1949-1950 | 66 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 27 |
| SEASON |
GP
Games played - Number of games the player has set foot on the ice
|
G
Goals - Number of goals the player has scored
|
A
Assists - Number of goals the player has assisted in
|
PTS
Points - Scoring points, calculated as the sum of G and A
|
+/-
Plus/Minus - The number of team goals for minus the number of team goals against while the player is on the ice
|
PIM
Penalties infraction minutes - Number of penalty minutes the player has been assessed
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTALS | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1948-1949 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1949-1950 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Immediately after Howard “Rip” Riopelle’s returned to civilian life following the end of World War II, the smooth-skating forward launched his pro career with the Quebec Senior Hockey League’s Montreal Royals in 1945-46.
A strong two-way player, Riopelle spent two seasons with the Royals, playing in front of Forum fans. In 1946-47, the team won the Allan Cup and a half dozen players from the championship team took their first strides on NHL ice with the Habs the following year. Among them was 25-year-old left winger, Howard Riopelle.
Assigned to a line with Maurice Richard and Elmer Lach when Toe Blake suffered a career-ending broken leg, the rookie forward was briefly used to try to rekindle the Punch Line before spending the bulk of his three years in Montreal filling a defensive role with Leo Gravelle and Billy Reay on the third trio.
Making the most of his offensive chances, Riopelle increased his scoring totals annually. From a five-goal freshman campaign in 1947-48, he doubled to 10 as a sophomore and then potted an even dozen in 1949-50, his final NHL campaign.
With back injuries making it impossible for Riopelle to continue his NHL career, he returned to the QSHL, this time suiting up for his hometown Senators, playing four seasons before retiring to concentrate on business interests.
A strong two-way player, Riopelle spent two seasons with the Royals, playing in front of Forum fans. In 1946-47, the team won the Allan Cup and a half dozen players from the championship team took their first strides on NHL ice with the Habs the following year. Among them was 25-year-old left winger, Howard Riopelle.
Assigned to a line with Maurice Richard and Elmer Lach when Toe Blake suffered a career-ending broken leg, the rookie forward was briefly used to try to rekindle the Punch Line before spending the bulk of his three years in Montreal filling a defensive role with Leo Gravelle and Billy Reay on the third trio.
Making the most of his offensive chances, Riopelle increased his scoring totals annually. From a five-goal freshman campaign in 1947-48, he doubled to 10 as a sophomore and then potted an even dozen in 1949-50, his final NHL campaign.
With back injuries making it impossible for Riopelle to continue his NHL career, he returned to the QSHL, this time suiting up for his hometown Senators, playing four seasons before retiring to concentrate on business interests.
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Traded to Ottawa (QMHL) by Montreal for cash, October 4, 1951.
