Montreal Canadiens Announce the Sad Passing of Five-Time Stanley Cup Winner Donald Marshall
The Montreal Canadiens organization has just announced some very sad news.
Former Canadiens player Don Marshall has passed away, and the organization issued an official statement to pay tribute to him.
Passing of Donnie Marshall
Here's an excerpt:
Marshall made his NHL debut in 1951-52, playing one game with the Canadiens before permanently establishing himself with the Habs during the 1954-55 season. The Montreal-born forward played 585 games with the Canadiens between 1951 and 1963, with whom he recorded 254 points (114G, 140A). Marshall mainly played on a line with Phil Goyette and Claude Provost during his time with the Canadiens.
Marshall played in 1,176 career NHL games with Montreal, the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabers and Toronto Maple Leafs. The 5'10», 160-pound role player scored 265 goals and added 324 assists before retiring at the end of the 1971-72 season.
The Canadiens extend their deepest condolences to Donnie's family, friends and loved ones. Our thoughts are with them at during this difficult time. He will always be remembered as one of the great champions in the history of the organization.
-Montreal Canadiens
We join the Canadiens in offering our deepest condolences to Mr. Marshall's loved ones and family.
Marshall, who was indeed 92 years old, was a 5-foot-10, 160-pound forward who played 1,176 career games in the National Hockey League.
He accumulated 589 points, including 265 goals, and spent the majority of his career representing the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge.
Kudos to the organization for giving him this well-deserved tribute.
It should also be noted that Marshall was a Quebecer, originally from Verdun, and that he won no less than five (5) Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens.
This is extraordinary and historic.
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