This Date in Habs History – December 2
On December 2, several significant events took place in the history of the Montreal Canadiens, affectionately known as the Habs. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and explore these remarkable moments.
1995 – The End of an Era for Patrick Roy
In 1995, legendary goaltender Patrick Roy played his final game for the Canadiens. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a memorable farewell as Roy allowed a staggering nine goals before coach Mario Tremblay decided to replace him. The Canadiens suffered a devastating 11-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings at the iconic Forum.
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2014 – Mourning Jean Béliveau
December 2, 2014, marked a somber day for the Habs community as they mourned the loss of a true icon. Jean Béliveau, a Hall of Famer and one of the most beloved figures in Canadiens history, passed away at the age of 83. Béliveau’s contributions to the team and his impact on the sport will forever be remembered.
These two events, occurring on the same date in different years, hold significant importance in the annals of Canadiens’ history.
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THIS DATE IN #HABS HISTORY – Dec. 2
1995 – Patrick Roy played his final game for Canadiens, allowing nine goals before coach Mario Tremblay finally took him out in 11-1 loss to Red Wings at Forum.
2014: Hall of Famer Jean Béliveau passed away at age 83.https://t.co/U1lduiG9f8— Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) December 2, 2023
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