HIS FIRST GAME AS A HAB
On this date in 2014, the hockey world mourned the passing of Montreal Canadiens' icon, Jean Beliveau.
He played in his first National Hockey League game on December 16, 1950, against the New York Rangers at the Forum in Montreal.
Beliveau played on a line with Rocket Richard and Normie Dassault. The Gazette noted that, "Jean Beliveau ... played smart hockey all the way and gave the line new life. He combined well with the Rocket and the pair were a constant threat."
The Rocket (8) and Beliveau (9) registered 17 of the 31 Montreal shots on goal against Rangers' goalie, Chuck Rayner. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
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