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Georges Vézina

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Ice Hockey Goaltender (1887-1926)

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Joseph Georges Gonzague Vézina was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. A goaltender, he played seven seasons in the National Hockey Association (NHA) and nine in the National Hockey League (NHL), all with the Montreal Canadiens.

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Vézina while a member of the Chicoutimi Hockey ClubVézina while a member of the Chicoutimi Hockey ClubGeorges Vézina with the Canadiens early in his careerGeorges Vézina with the Canadiens early in his careerGeorges Vézina c. 1919-21. He led the Canadiens to their first two Stanley Cup championships.Georges Vézina c. 1919-21. He led the Canadiens to their first two Stanley Cup championships.Vézina's funeral procession at the Saint-François-Xavier Cathedral in Chicoutimi in 1926.Vézina's funeral procession at the Saint-François-Xavier Cathedral in Chicoutimi in 1926.

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Montreal Canadiens1910-1925

Awards 5

2026designated historic person
2020historical personage identified
1991Quebec Sports Hall of Fame
1945Hockey Hall of Fame
Stanley Cup

Connected to Georges 6

Félix LeclercAlso won designated historic personAurore GagnonAlso won historical personage identifiedGary CarterAlso won Quebec Sports Hall of FameJean Paul RiopelleAlso won designated historic personKen DrydenAlso won Quebec Sports Hall of FameLouis CyrAlso won historical personage identified

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Joseph Georges Gonzague Vézina was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. A goaltender, he played seven seasons in the National Hockey Association (NHA) and nine in the National Hockey League (NHL), all with the Montreal Canadiens. After being signed by the Canadiens in 1910, Vézina played in 327 consecutive regular season games and a further 39 playoff games, before leaving early during a game in 1925 due to illness. Vézina was diagnosed with tuberculosis, and died on March 27, 1926.

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Canada
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Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1926 · aged 39
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