Career Highlights

Eight-time Stanley Cup champion 1943-44, 1945-46, 1952-53, 1955-56, 1956-57, 1957-58, 1958-59, 1959-60

Hart Trophy as NHL MVP 1946-47

Eight-Time 1st Team All-Star 1944-45, 1945-46, 1946-47, 1947-48, 1948-49, 1949-50, 1954-55, 1955-56

Six-time 2nd Team All-Star 1943-44, 1950-51, 1951-52, 1952-53, 1953-54, 1956-57

Important Dates

October 31, 1942 - Maurice Richard begins his 18 season career with the Montreal Canadiens

November 8, 1942 - Richard scores his 1st NHL goal against Rangers in a 10-2 Canadiens win.

March 18, 1945 - Richard becomes the first NHL player to score 50 goals in 50 games.

March 17, 1955 - Richard is suspended for the playoffs for hitting a linesman. The following day, frustrated fans riot outside the Montreal Forum.

October 19, 1957 - Richard becomes the first NHL player to score 500 career goals.

September 15, 1960 - Richard announces his retirement.

1961 - Richard is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame