There have been many nicknames given to players in the NHL over the years. One of the greatest had to have been “Boom Boom” which was given to Bernie Geoffrion of the Montreal Canadiens. A name fitting for having a booming slap shot in the NHL.
Geoffrion was born in Montreal and started playing for the Canadiens during the 1950-1951 season. That first stint only lasted 18 games however where he put up eight goals and six assists. It wasn’t until the next season where Geoffrion would make his mark on the team.
In a Calder Trophy winning season, the then 20-year-old beat Maurice Richard for the team led in goals by putting in 30.