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Numerous Popular Montreal Canadiens photos
Montréal – Downtown Montréal: Bell Centre – Place du Centenaire – Retired Numbers – Howie Morenz
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Center Howie Morenz’s #7 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens on November 2, 1973. Morenz, the most dominant player of his era and one of the fastest skaters in NHL history, spent 11 seasons with the Canadiens, from 1923-1937. A three-time Hart Trophy winner, Morenz led the Habs to three Stanley Cup championships. He led the Canadiens in scoring for seven straight seasons from 1926 to 1932, and led the NHL in scoring in 1928 and 1931. Morenz was among the inaugural inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1945.
La Place du Centenaire (Centennial Plaza), located on De La La Gauchetière and corner of De La Montagne outside La Centre Bell, was inaugurated on December 4, 2008, one year to the day of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Montreal Canadiens. The Plaza features three other bronze monuments, all by Fortier, honoring the Canadiens greatest legends, Howie Morenz, Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Jean Béliveau, and Guy LaFleur. The Royal Canadian Mint created special dollar coins, which are embedded in a commemorative plaque at the foot of each monument along with original five cent circulation coins marking the career of each player.
The Centennial Plaza also includes over 20,000 personalized bricks by Canadiens fans, a plaque describing each of the 24 Stanley Cup Championships, a small monument for each of the 15 Canadiens players who had their jersey retired by the Club, and bricks commemorating the 100 most memorable moments in franchise history.
Buffalo Sabres Game vs Canadiens in play from behind the net
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Many Incredible Montreal Canadiens shots
Montréal – Downtown Montréal: Bell Centre – Place du Centenaire – Maurice “Rocket” Richard
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This statue of Maurice "Rocket" Richard by Marc André J Fortier stands at La Place du Centenaire. Arguably the greatest goal scorer and most celebrated player in hockey history, Richard spent his entire 18-year career with the Canadiens, from 1942-1960, serving a captain from 1956-1960 and leading the Habs to eight Stanley Cups. A five-time NHL scoring champion, he became the first player to score 50 goals in a season in 1943-44, realizing the feat in 50 games. En route to amassing a club-record 544 career goals, he was the first player in NHL history to reach the 500-goal mark. Richard was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961. His #9 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens on October 6, 1960.
La Place du Centenaire (Centennial Plaza), located on De La La Gauchetière and corner of De La Montagne outside La Centre Bell, was inaugurated on December 4, 2008, one year to the day of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Montreal Canadiens. The Plaza features three other bronze monuments, all by Fortier, honoring the Canadiens greatest legends, Howie Morenz, Jean Béliveau, and Guy LaFleur. The Royal Canadian Mint created special dollar coins, which are embedded in a commemorative plaque at the foot of each monument along with original five cent circulation coins marking the career of each player.
The Centennial Plaza also includes over 20,000 personalized bricks by Canadiens fans, a plaque describing each of the 24 Stanley Cup Championships, a small monument for each of the 15 Canadiens players who had their jersey retired by the Club, and bricks commemorating the 100 most memorable moments in franchise history.
Montréal – Downtown Montréal: Bell Centre – Place du Centenaire – Maurice “Rocket” Richard
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This statue of Maurice "Rocket" Richard by Marc André J Fortier stands at La Place du Centenaire. Arguably the greatest goal scorer and most celebrated player in hockey history, Richard spent his entire 18-year career with the Canadiens, from 1942-1960, serving a captain from 1956-1960 and leading the Habs to eight Stanley Cups. A five-time NHL scoring champion, he became the first player to score 50 goals in a season in 1943-44, realizing the feat in 50 games. En route to amassing a club-record 544 career goals, he was the first player in NHL history to reach the 500-goal mark. Richard was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961. His #9 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens on October 6, 1960.
La Place du Centenaire (Centennial Plaza), located on De La La Gauchetière and corner of De La Montagne outside La Centre Bell, was inaugurated on December 4, 2008, one year to the day of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Montreal Canadiens. The Plaza features three other bronze monuments, all by Fortier, honoring the Canadiens greatest legends, Howie Morenz, Jean Béliveau, and Guy LaFleur. The Royal Canadian Mint created special dollar coins, which are embedded in a commemorative plaque at the foot of each monument along with original five cent circulation coins marking the career of each player.
The Centennial Plaza also includes over 20,000 personalized bricks by Canadiens fans, a plaque describing each of the 24 Stanley Cup Championships, a small monument for each of the 15 Canadiens players who had their jersey retired by the Club, and bricks commemorating the 100 most memorable moments in franchise history.
Some Nice Montreal Canadiens shots
Montréal – Downtown Montréal: Bell Centre – Place du Centenaire – Retired Numbers – Guy LaFleur
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Right Wing Guy LaFleur’s #10 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens on February 16, 1985. LaFleur, a six-time 50-goal scorer and six-time 100-point man, spent 14 seasons with the Canadiens, from 1971-1985, leading the team to five Stanley Cups. He is the team record holder for career assists (728), and points (1,246), as well as the franchise leader for goals (60) and points (136) in a seaon. The 1977 Conn Smythe Trophy winner, a three-time Art Ross Trophy and two-time Hart Trophy winner, LaFleur was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.
La Place du Centenaire (Centennial Plaza), located on De La La Gauchetière and corner of De La Montagne outside La Centre Bell, was inaugurated on December 4, 2008, one year to the day of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Montreal Canadiens. The Plaza features three other bronze monuments, all by Fortier, honoring the Canadiens greatest legends, Howie Morenz, Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Jean Béliveau, and Guy LaFleur. The Royal Canadian Mint created special dollar coins, which are embedded in a commemorative plaque at the foot of each monument along with original five cent circulation coins marking the career of each player.
The Centennial Plaza also includes over 20,000 personalized bricks by Canadiens fans, a plaque describing each of the 24 Stanley Cup Championships, a small monument for each of the 15 Canadiens players who had their jersey retired by the Club, and bricks commemorating the 100 most memorable moments in franchise history.
Montréal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils, October 21, 2010
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Montreal goaltender Martin Brodeur makes a save.
One or two First rate Montreal Canadiens pics
Montréal – Downtown Montréal: Bell Centre – Place du Centenaire – Champions Coupe Stanley
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These plaques honor the Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup championship teams of 1964-1965, 1965-1966, 1967-1968, and 1968-1969.
La Place du Centenaire (Centennial Plaza), located on De La La Gauchetière and corner of De La Montagne outside La Centre Bell, was inaugurated on December 4, 2008, one year to the day of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Montreal Canadiens. The Plaza features three other bronze monuments, all by Fortier, honoring the Canadiens greatest legends, Howie Morenz, Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Jean Béliveau, and Guy LaFleur. The Royal Canadian Mint created special dollar coins, which are embedded in a commemorative plaque at the foot of each monument along with original five cent circulation coins marking the career of each player.
The Centennial Plaza also includes over 20,000 personalized bricks by Canadiens fans, a plaque describing each of the 24 Stanley Cup Championships, a small monument for each of the 15 Canadiens players who had their jersey retired by the Club, and bricks commemorating the 100 most memorable moments in franchise history.
Montréal – Downtown Montréal: Bell Centre – Place du Centenaire – Champions Coupe Stanley
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These plaques honor the Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup championship teams of 1915-1916, 1923-1924, 1929-1930, and 1930-1931.
La Place du Centenaire (Centennial Plaza), located on De La La Gauchetière and corner of De La Montagne outside La Centre Bell, was inaugurated on December 4, 2008, one year to the day of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Montreal Canadiens. The Plaza features three other bronze monuments, all by Fortier, honoring the Canadiens greatest legends, Howie Morenz, Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Jean Béliveau, and Guy LaFleur. The Royal Canadian Mint created special dollar coins, which are embedded in a commemorative plaque at the foot of each monument along with original five cent circulation coins marking the career of each player.
The Centennial Plaza also includes over 20,000 personalized bricks by Canadiens fans, a plaque describing each of the 24 Stanley Cup Championships, a small monument for each of the 15 Canadiens players who had their jersey retired by the Club, and bricks commemorating the 100 most memorable moments in franchise history.
Certain Nice Montreal Canadiens snapshots
Montréal – Downtown Montréal: Bell Centre – Place du Centenaire – Howie Morenz
Image by wallyg
This statue of Howie Morenz by Marc André J Fortier stands at La Place du Centenaire. Morenz, one of the most dominant player of his era and one of the fastest skaters in NHL history, spent 11 seasons with the Canadiens, from 1923-1937. A three-time Hart Trophy winner, Morenz led the Habs to three Stanley Cup championships. He led the Canadiens in scoring for seven straight seasons from 1926 to 1932, and led the NHL in scoring in 1928 and 1931. Morenz was among the inaugural inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1945. His #7 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens on November 2, 1937.
La Place du Centenaire (Centennial Plaza), located on De La La Gauchetière and corner of De La Montagne outside La Centre Bell, was inaugurated on December 4, 2008, one year to the day of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Montreal Canadiens. The Plaza features three other bronze monuments, all by Fortier, honoring the Canadiens greatest legends, Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Jean Béliveau, and Guy LaFleur. The Royal Canadian Mint created special dollar coins, which are embedded in a commemorative plaque at the foot of each monument along with original five cent circulation coins marking the career of each player.
The Centennial Plaza also includes over 20,000 personalized bricks by Canadiens fans, a plaque describing each of the 24 Stanley Cup Championships, a small monument for each of the 15 Canadiens players who had their jersey retired by the Club, and bricks commemorating the 100 most memorable moments in franchise history.
Montréal – Downtown Montréal: Bell Centre – Place du Centenaire – Howie Morenz
Image by wallyg
This statue of Howie Morenz by Marc André J Fortier stands at La Place du Centenaire. Morenz, one of the most dominant player of his era and one of the fastest skaters in NHL history, spent 11 seasons with the Canadiens, from 1923-1937. A three-time Hart Trophy winner, Morenz led the Habs to three Stanley Cup championships. He led the Canadiens in scoring for seven straight seasons from 1926 to 1932, and led the NHL in scoring in 1928 and 1931. Morenz was among the inaugural inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1945. His #7 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens on November 2, 1937.
La Place du Centenaire (Centennial Plaza), located on De La La Gauchetière and corner of De La Montagne outside La Centre Bell, was inaugurated on December 4, 2008, one year to the day of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Montreal Canadiens. The Plaza features three other bronze monuments, all by Fortier, honoring the Canadiens greatest legends, Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Jean Béliveau, and Guy LaFleur. The Royal Canadian Mint created special dollar coins, which are embedded in a commemorative plaque at the foot of each monument along with original five cent circulation coins marking the career of each player.
The Centennial Plaza also includes over 20,000 personalized bricks by Canadiens fans, a plaque describing each of the 24 Stanley Cup Championships, a small monument for each of the 15 Canadiens players who had their jersey retired by the Club, and bricks commemorating the 100 most memorable moments in franchise history.
A couple of Superb Montreal Canadiens pics
Montréal – Downtown Montréal: Bell Centre – Place du Centenaire – Guy LaFleur
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This statue of Guy LaFleur by Marc André J Fortier stands at La Place du Centenaire. The Right Winger, a six-time 50-goal scorer and six-time 100-point man, spent 14 seasons with the Canadiens, from 1971-1985, leading the team to five Stanley Cups. He is the team record holder for career assists (728), and points (1,246), as well as the franchise leader for goals (60) and points (136) in a season. The 1977 Conn Smythe Trophy winner, a three-time Art Ross Trophy and two-time Hart Trophy winner, LaFleur was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988. His #10 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens on February 16, 1985.
La Place du Centenaire (Centennial Plaza), located on De La La Gauchetière and corner of De La Montagne outside La Centre Bell, was inaugurated on December 4, 2008, one year to the day of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Montreal Canadiens. The Plaza features three other bronze monuments, all by Fortier, honoring the Canadiens greatest legends, Howie Morenz, and Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Jean Béliveau. The Royal Canadian Mint created special dollar coins, which are embedded in a commemorative plaque at the foot of each monument along with original five cent circulation coins marking the career of each player.
The Centennial Plaza also includes over 20,000 personalized bricks by Canadiens fans, a plaque describing each of the 24 Stanley Cup Championships, a small monument for each of the 15 Canadiens players who had their jersey retired by the Club, and bricks commemorating the 100 most memorable moments in franchise history.
Montréal – Downtown Montréal: Bell Centre – Place du Centenaire – Guy LaFleur
Image by wallyg
This statue of Guy LaFleur by Marc André J Fortier stands at La Place du Centenaire. The Right Winger, a six-time 50-goal scorer and six-time 100-point man, spent 14 seasons with the Canadiens, from 1971-1985, leading the team to five Stanley Cups. He is the team record holder for career assists (728), and points (1,246), as well as the franchise leader for goals (60) and points (136) in a season. The 1977 Conn Smythe Trophy winner, a three-time Art Ross Trophy and two-time Hart Trophy winner, LaFleur was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988. His #10 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens on February 16, 1985.
La Place du Centenaire (Centennial Plaza), located on De La La Gauchetière and corner of De La Montagne outside La Centre Bell, was inaugurated on December 4, 2008, one year to the day of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Montreal Canadiens. The Plaza features three other bronze monuments, all by Fortier, honoring the Canadiens greatest legends, Howie Morenz, and Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Jean Béliveau. The Royal Canadian Mint created special dollar coins, which are embedded in a commemorative plaque at the foot of each monument along with original five cent circulation coins marking the career of each player.
The Centennial Plaza also includes over 20,000 personalized bricks by Canadiens fans, a plaque describing each of the 24 Stanley Cup Championships, a small monument for each of the 15 Canadiens players who had their jersey retired by the Club, and bricks commemorating the 100 most memorable moments in franchise history.
Numerous Wonderful Montreal Canadiens snap shots
Montréal – Downtown Montréal: Bell Centre – Place du Centenaire
Image by wallyg
La Place du Centenaire (Centennial Plaza), located on De La La Gauchetière and corner of De La Montagne outside La Centre Bell, was inaugurated on December 4, 2008, one year to the day of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Montreal Canadiens. The Plaza features four bronze monuments, all by Marc André J Fortier, honoring the Canadiens greatest legends, Howie Morenz, Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Jean Béliveau, and Guy LaFleur. The Royal Canadian Mint created special dollar coins, which are embedded in a commemorative plaque at the foot of each monument along with original five cent circulation coins marking the career of each player.
The Centennial Plaza also includes over 20,000 personalized bricks by Canadiens fans, a plaque describing each of the 24 Stanley Cup Championships, a small monument for each of the 15 Canadiens players who had their jersey retired by the Club, and bricks commemorating the 100 most memorable moments in franchise history.
Montréal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils, October 21, 2010
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Goaltender Carey Price leads the Canadiens on to the ice.
Quite a few First rate Montreal Canadiens shots
Montréal – Downtown Montréal: Bell Centre – Place du Centenaire – Jean Béliveau
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This statue of Jean Béliveau by Marc André J Fortier stands at La Place du Centenaire. The center spent his entire 20-year career with the Canadiens, from 1950-1971, and served as team captain from 1961-1971. The first ever winner of the Conn Smythe trophy, Hart Trophy winner in 1956 and 1964, and Art Ross Trophy winner in 1956, he Scored three goals in a 44-second span in 1955 to record the fastest hat trick in club history. A 13-time NHL all star, Béliveau was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972. His #4 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens on October 9, 1971.
La Place du Centenaire (Centennial Plaza), located on De La La Gauchetière and corner of De La Montagne outside La Centre Bell, was inaugurated on December 4, 2008, one year to the day of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Montreal Canadiens. The Plaza features three other bronze monuments, all by Fortier, honoring the Canadiens greatest legends, Howie Morenz, Maurice "Rocket" Richard, and Guy LaFleur. The Royal Canadian Mint created special dollar coins, which are embedded in a commemorative plaque at the foot of each monument along with original five cent circulation coins marking the career of each player.
The Centennial Plaza also includes over 20,000 personalized bricks by Canadiens fans, a plaque describing each of the 24 Stanley Cup Championships, a small monument for each of the 15 Canadiens players who had their jersey retired by the Club, and bricks commemorating the 100 most memorable moments in franchise history.
A bunch of Brilliant Montreal Canadiens pictures
Montréal – Downtown Montréal: Bell Centre – Place du Centenaire – Retired Numbers – Jacque Plante
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Goaltender Jacque Plante’s #1 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens on October 7, 1995. Plante revolutionized the position and popularized the goalie mask, wearing one for the first time in 1959. He spent 11 seasons with the Canadiens, from 1952-1963, leading the Habs to six Stanley Cup. The franchise leader for games played, career victories, and wins in a season, he won six Vezina Trophies with the Canadiens, inlcuding a league-record five straight and became the first goalie to ever win both the Vezina and the Hart Trophies in the same season in 1961-62. Plante was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1978.
La Place du Centenaire (Centennial Plaza), located on De La La Gauchetière and corner of De La Montagne outside La Centre Bell, was inaugurated on December 4, 2008, one year to the day of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Montreal Canadiens. The Plaza features three other bronze monuments, all by Fortier, honoring the Canadiens greatest legends, Howie Morenz, Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Jean Béliveau, and Guy LaFleur. The Royal Canadian Mint created special dollar coins, which are embedded in a commemorative plaque at the foot of each monument along with original five cent circulation coins marking the career of each player.
The Centennial Plaza also includes over 20,000 personalized bricks by Canadiens fans, a plaque describing each of the 24 Stanley Cup Championships, a small monument for each of the 15 Canadiens players who had their jersey retired by the Club, and bricks commemorating the 100 most memorable moments in franchise history.
A bit of Very nice Montreal Canadiens snapshots
Montréal – Downtown Montréal: Bell Centre – Place du Centenaire – Guy LaFleur
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This statue of Guy LaFleur by Marc André J Fortier stands at La Place du Centenaire, in the shadows of Cite du Commerce Electronique I (E-Commerce Place I), at 1350 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest. The Right Winger, a six-time 50-goal scorer and six-time 100-point man, spent 14 seasons with the Canadiens, from 1971-1985, leading the team to five Stanley Cups. He is the team record holder for career assists (728), and points (1,246), as well as the franchise leader for goals (60) and points (136) in a season. The 1977 Conn Smythe Trophy winner, a three-time Art Ross Trophy and two-time Hart Trophy winner, LaFleur was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988. His #10 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens on February 16, 1985.
La Place du Centenaire (Centennial Plaza), located on De La La Gauchetière and corner of De La Montagne outside La Centre Bell, was inaugurated on December 4, 2008, one year to the day of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Montreal Canadiens. The Plaza features three other bronze monuments, all by Fortier, honoring the Canadiens greatest legends, Howie Morenz, and Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Jean Béliveau. The Royal Canadian Mint created special dollar coins, which are embedded in a commemorative plaque at the foot of each monument along with original five cent circulation coins marking the career of each player.
The Centennial Plaza also includes over 20,000 personalized bricks by Canadiens fans, a plaque describing each of the 24 Stanley Cup Championships, a small monument for each of the 15 Canadiens players who had their jersey retired by the Club, and bricks commemorating the 100 most memorable moments in franchise history.