Canadiens goal scorer who became the first to 50 in 50 and a Quebec cultural force.
8
Stanley Cups
Widely cited
50
In 50 games
First to do it
1961
Hall of Fame
Hockey HOF
544
NHL goals
Widely cited
Montreal Canadiens
1942 to 1960
Biography
Joseph Henri Maurice Richard starred for the Montreal Canadiens, winning multiple Stanley Cups and becoming the first player to score 50 goals in 50 games. Hockey Hall of Fame class of 1961.
Born1921-08-04, Montreal, Quebec
Died2000-05-27, Montreal, Quebec
NationalityCanada
PositionRight Wing
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career statistics
NHL career (Canadiens)
Stanley Cups8widely cited
NHL goals544widely cited
HOF class1961
NicknameThe Rocket
Career timeline
1942
Canadiens debut
Begins a Montreal legend.
1944 to 1945
50 in 50
First player to score 50 goals in 50 games.
1961
Hall of Fame
Enshrined; waiting period waived.
2000
Passed away
Died May 27, 2000.
Achievements and awards
Multiple Stanley Cups (widely cited)
Hockey Hall of Fame (1961)
First 50-goal season in 50 games
Maurice Richard Trophy later named for him
Highlights
Video media. Opens on YouTube. Not a GameDNA ranking.
The Rocket made goal scoring a cultural event in Montreal. Passion and pride still wear number 9.
Images
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Sources
Research record: .orchestrator/research/legends/maurice-richard.md. Career totals are widely published league or Hall of Fame figures and should be read with competition and era labels. Image credits appear under the Images tab. Video links open third-party YouTube pages.
