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He was famously nicknamed 'Boom Boom' due to his powerful slapshot.
15 Interesting Facts About Bernard Geoffrion
A legendary innovator of the slapshot, this six-time Stanley Cup champion and Hall of Famer remains one of the most iconic figures in Montreal Canadiens history.
Position
Right wing, Left wing
Jersey
#5
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
15
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972.
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He was the second player in league history to score 50 goals in a single season.
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He played on the same forward line as Maurice Richard and Jean Béliveau.
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He broke his nose six times and received over 400 stitches throughout his playing career.
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He played in the 1958 Stanley Cup Final just six weeks after undergoing emergency surgery.
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He resigned from his first coaching stint with the Rangers after only 43 games due to stomach ulcers.
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He served as the first-ever head coach of the Atlanta Flames.
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He appeared in several television commercials for Miller Lite beer during the 1970s and 1980s.
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He was a direct descendant of one of the early French settlers in the colony of Montreal.
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His wife was the daughter of fellow Hockey Hall of Famer Howie Morenz.
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He passed away on the very day his jersey number was scheduled to be retired by his former team.
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He insisted that a teammate cut a cast off his leg so he could participate in the 1961 semifinals.
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He was once suspended for the remainder of a season series after breaking an opponent's jaw with a stick swing.
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His grandson wore the number 57 to honor both him and his great-grandfather, Howie Morenz.
About Bernard Geoffrion
Known as an innovator of the slapshot, this legendary forward spent the majority of his career with the Montreal Canadiens, winning six Stanley Cups. He was a prolific scorer who earned the Hart Trophy and two Art Ross Trophies before transitioning into a coaching career in the NHL.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1953, 1956-60
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Art Ross Trophy
1955, 1961
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Hart Memorial Trophy
1961
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Calder Memorial Trophy
1952
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Bernard Geoffrion.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing, Left wing
Jersey #: 5
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight: 166 lbs (75 kg)
Born: Montreal, Quebec
Died: 3/11/2006
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 393
Assists: 429
Points: 822
Teams: 2
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Montreal Canadiens New York Rangers
Bernard Geoffrion played for 2 different teams during his 16 seasons career.