2005 Hockey Legends - the Montréal Canadiens
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It is a doctrine and passion, a sport that defines a nation."Canada's Game" emerged from the combined histories of its first immigrants. Meet four of hockey's legends; players from the Montréal Canadiens, every one of them a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. |
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Jean Béliveau (Centre: 1950 - 71)
Jean Béliveau was omnipresent on the ice and impossible to stop, a fact that made him the all-time leading scorer (regular season plus playoffs) for Montréal and the all-time leading scorer in Stanley Cup history. His integrity on and off the ice was legendary and inspired his team to establish the Jean Béliveau Fund for underprivileged children when he retired in 1971.
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Guy Lafleur (Right wing: 1971 - 91)
Guy Lafleur's rink-long rushes and booming shot made him one of the greatest right-wingers to ever play the game. He was the first player in NHL history to score at least 50 goals and 100 points in six consecutive seasons. Through the history of the Canadien franchise, Lafleur leads in both assists and points, and is second only to "Rocket" Richard for total goals scored.
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Jacques Plante (Goaltender: 1952 - 63)
Celebrated as one of hockey's most influential goalies, Jacques Plante blazed a trail for all netminders by refusing to play without a protective face mask. He also pioneered numerous puck handling maneuvers and took the stand-up goaltending style to new levels. His book, "The Art of Goaltending" was the first of its kind to capture the true depth of his dedication.
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Maurice Richard: (Right wing 1942 - 60)
his fiery passion for the game was epitomized by his inspired play during the 1952 playoffs. After being knocked unconscious, "The Rocket" returned and scored against Boston before having fully regained his senses. A hero to hockey fans everywhere, Richard's legendary scoring power prompted the NHL to establish an annual trophy in his name for the leading goal scorer through the regular season.
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The Coins
These sterling silver 50 cent coins contain 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper, have a diameter of 27.13 mm and a weight 9.3 gm. Royal Canadian Mint engravers adapted photographs supplied by the Hockey Hall of Fame to capture players from the Montréal Canadiens at their legendary best.
The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
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2005 Set of four sterling silver, specimen finish 50 cent coins.
Only 25,000 sets minted.
$119.95 CDN
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