Joseph Henri Maurice Richard was born on Aug. 4, 1921, in Montreal. Even though he was studying to be a machinist at Montreal Technical School, Richard had but one goal: to play in the NHL.

Maurice "Rocket" Richard posing with younger brothers Claude (left) and Henri (right). His two-year deal was for $5,000 a season with a $1,000 signing bonus.

The famous glare of Maurice Richard, and the official NHL scoresheet, in pencil, of his record-setting eight-point game on Dec. 28, 1944. Richard replied: "I was 23.

Maurice Richard Jr. with Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe (r.) and Isabelle Charest, the province's Minister Responsible for Sports, Recreation and the Outdoors, at the May 25, 2025, Bell ...

Tuesday marks the 25th anniversary of Montreal Canadiens legend Maurice 'Rocket' Richard's passing, yet he remains just as much of an icon in Quebec as ever. Ho ...

During a March 1990 meeting, the Canadian artist Jean-Paul Riopelle presented his idol Maurice Richard with a gift – an abstract painting on the side of a nearly 7-foot door. The piece, howev… ...

In his 18-year NHL career with the Habs, Maurice Richard won eight Stanley Cup titles, including five consecutive from 1955-56 to 1959-60.

Most of this is mentioned in Giguère’s film, but the focus is on Maurice Richard, the man, not the hockey legend. There is lots of incredible never-before-seen footage, which is maybe not ...

The late, legendary Montreal Canadiens goal scorer Maurice Richard is now also an official historic figure in Quebec, the province announced Sunday. Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe ...

MONTREAL - The late, legendary Montreal Canadiens goal scorer Maurice Richard is now also an official historic figure in Quebec, the province announced Sunday. Updated May 25, 2025 at 5:35 p.m ...

MONTREAL - The late, legendary Montreal Canadiens goal scorer Maurice Richard is now also an official historic figure in Quebec, the province announced Sunday. Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu ...