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One of four hockey-playing brothers who made it to the NHL in the league’s [...]

Roger Cormier was born in Montreal, Quebec on Mar. 23, 1905, and was signed by [...]

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

Signed as a free agent by Montreal after being released by NY Americans, [...]

Sporting his trademark peaked cap, Aurèle Joliat terrorized opposing defenders [...]

Born in Newton, MA, to French-Canadian parents, young Alphonse Albert Lacroix [...]

Tough and strong despite his 5-foot-8 frame, forward Wildor Larochelle appeared [...]

When 23-year-old Albert Leduc took his first strides on Forum ice, he did so [...]

Pit Lépine was an important part of the Canadiens’ two Cup triumphs in the 1920s.

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, December 29, 1925.

The seventh captain in team history, Sylvio Mantha and his physical game were [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, November 23, 1925.

Drawing crowds and dazzling fans across the NHL, Howie Morenz was the first [...]

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, November 16, 1925.

Signed as a free agent by Montreal, December 13, 1925.

Traded to Montreal by Hamilton with Harry Mummery and Jack McDonald for Goldie [...]

Georges Vezina played 16 seasons with the Canadiens, backstopping the the team [...]