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Howie Morenz

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Canadian ice hockey player (1902-1937)

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Howard William Morenz was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Beginning in 1923, he played centre for three National Hockey League (NHL) teams: the Montreal Canadiens, the Chicago Black Hawks, and the New York Rangers.

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Teams 3

Chicago Blackhawks
New York Rangers
Montreal Canadiens

Awards 8

1945Hockey Hall of Fame
1932Hart Memorial Trophy
1931Hart Memorial Trophy
1928Hart Memorial Trophy
Stanley Cup
Quebec Sports Hall of Fame
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
Person of National Historic Significance

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About this person

Howard William Morenz was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Beginning in 1923, he played centre for three National Hockey League (NHL) teams: the Montreal Canadiens, the Chicago Black Hawks, and the New York Rangers. Before joining the NHL, Morenz excelled in the junior Ontario Hockey Association, where his team played for the Memorial Cup, the championship for junior ice hockey in Canada. In the NHL, he was one of the most dominant players in the league and set several league scoring records. A strong skater, Morenz was referred to as the "Stratford Streak" and "Mitchell Meteor" in reference to his speed on the ice.

Country
Canada
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1937 · aged 34
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