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  1. It was named the Maurice Rocket Richard Trophy. During his career, and throughout his retirement, Richard was considered a hero to French Canadiens. It has also been debated by Canadian historians that the Richard Riot led to the “ Quiet Revolution ” that took place in Quebec soon after.

  2. Joseph Henri Maurice "Rocket" Richard PC CC OQ (/ r ɪ ˈ ʃ ɑːr d /; French:; August 4, 1921 – May 27, 2000) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens.

  3. Jan 23, 2008 · Joseph-Henri-Maurice Richard, "Rocket," PC, CC, OQ, hockey player (born 4 August 1921 in Montréal, QC; died 27 May 2000 in Montréal). Known as the “Rocket,” Richard was perhaps the most iconic player in the history of the Montreal Canadiens.

  4. May 25, 2020 · Maurice Richard. , more than 60 years since the greatest goal-scorer of his generation played his final game, winning his eighth and final Stanley Cup championship. Yet the mighty Rocket...

  5. Aug 4, 2023 · Richard suffered his first major injury in his first game with the Royals when he crashed into the boards and broke his ankle. He would miss the entire season. He then was called to the Canadian...

  6. Jul 27, 2022 · If there was a player who could be called "The Babe Ruth Of Hockey" in the post-World War years it was Maurice (The Rocket) Richard of the Montreal Canadiens. He was the first player to...

  7. Mar 17, 2017 · Maurice "Rocket" Richard's assault on a linesman sparked one of the darkest chapters in hockey history — the March 17, 1955 riot that would mark the end of an era for the NHL and, some believe ...