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In 1911, following a general meeting of the shareholders of the Club Athletique [...]

James Henry “Jimmy” Gardner took over from Napoleon Dorval behind the [...]

An original member of the 1909-10 Canadiens who scored the first goal in [...]

Adolphe Lecours became the Canadiens’ second coach in 1910, succeeding [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, January 23, 1919.

Originally from Moncton, New-Brunswick, left-handed center Marcel Béliveau was [...]

Claimed by Montreal from Mtl. Wanderers in Dispersal Draft, January 4, 1918.

A native of Papineau, QC, Louis Berlinquette played his first four games in a [...]

Originally from Guelp, Ontario, Arthur Brooks played both defenseman and [...]

Traded to Montreal by Toronto for Goldie Prodgers, January 14, 1920

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, February 26, 1921.

Unlike brother Spraque, who enjoyed adding fuel to the fire, Odie Cleghorn [...]

A 5-foot-11, 200-pounder from Penetanguishene, ON, Albert “Bert” Corbeau [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, February 18, 1920.

The mere presence of Billy Coutu deterred opponents from taking liberties with [...]