… found dead in his room. Thousands of fans attended his funeral at the Montreal Forum on March 10, 1937. Longtime linemate Aurel Joliat said: "I think Howie died of a broken heart." 3. Rocket's 50-goal season: Maurice (Rocket) Richard, the greatest …
… still wear. In the 1920s, the NHL found its first superstar in Stratford, Ont., native Howie Morenz, who teamed with Aurel Joliat on a line that helped the Canadiens to Stanley Cups in 1924, 1926, 1930 and 1931. Then came lean years until 1943-44 …
… dead in his room. Thousands of fans attended his funeral at the Montreal Forum on March 10, 1937. Long-time linemate Aurel Joliat said: "I think Howie died of a broken heart." 3. Rocket's 50-goal season: Maurice (Rocket) Richard, the greatest …
… highest winning percentage (.884) in franchise history. No Stanley Cup for them, either. They lost to the Howie Morenz- Aurel Joliat -George Hainsworth Canadiens in the finals. The Bruins of that era included such great players as Eddie Shore, Dit Clapper …