A Lasting Legacy:
Maurice Richard was more than a player; he changed the game of hockey. Born in 1921, Maurice Richard learned how to skate on frozen ponds and the street, driven by determination and his love of hockey.
He began playing hockey at the late age of 14 and led his local team to three straight league championships. Scoring an insane statistic of 133 of the team's 144 goals, he went on to try out for the Verdun Juniors at the age of 18. At his first training camp, his bursts of speed earned him the nickname "The Rocket.