Elmer Lach no punch line
When 90-year-old Elmer Lach reflects on his life prior to his successful NHL career, the Saskatchewan native had every intention of continuing his job as a light-meter reader at a Moose Jaw power company.
Back to you, Dick
From the top players to the best games, Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Irvin ranks his favourite memories of the Club de Hockey Canadien for CBCSports.ca.
Memories of Red, white and blue
Red Fisher, the Hall of Fame newspaper columnist who began his journalism career in 1954 with the Montreal Star, drew his first hockey assignment on St. Patrick's Day, reporting on what would become the Richard Riot.
Classy icon
The incomparable Jean Beliveau sits down with Dick Irvin to discuss the allure of the Montreal Canadiens and his Hall of Fame career.
Montreal Forum: An event not to be missed
Fred Walker shares his best memories from the time he called Montreal Canadiens' games for CBC Radio. Among his finest moments was the the privilege of working with the lengendary Danny Gallivan, the voice of the Habs for more than 1,800 games.
Mike Milbury won't be joining Habs' party
For three straight years from 1977-1979, Mike Milbury's Boston Bruins squared off against the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup playoffs. And three times, the team was sent home a little too early.
The legacy of les Glorieux
As a young boy, Marc Crawford hated the Montreal Canadiens and was jealous of their incredible success. However, when Crawford was a little older he realized his jealousy was misguided.
Reflections on Patrick Roy
The CBC's Tom Harrington covered the 1984 NHL Draft and the day Montreal Canadiens selected a tall, skinny kid from the Quebec named Patrick Roy with the 51st pick. From there, Harrington saw Roy grow from an awkward teenager to a 'saint.'
At the end of the Canadien century
It would be hard to choose one of Montreal's 24-Cup winners as the greatest of the great Montreal Canadien teams. You might start with Rocket Richard's flying Frenchmen of the late 50's or the teams that Jean Beliveau captained a decade later.
Worshipping les Canadiens
The arena is their temple, the players are their saviours, and those who worship them pray that the sacrifices made on the ice — of blood, sweat and tears — will lead them to glory. They are the fans of the Montreal Canadiens.
Hughson: Expectations high for Habs
Hockey Night In Canada's Jim Hughson says the external force to win has never been bigger than this season for the Montreal Canadiens.
