15 Interesting Facts About Donald Marshall

Donald Marshall was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, best known for winning five consecutive Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens in the late 1950s.

Position
Left wing
Jersey
#16
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
1

He played in the National Hockey League for over two decades, from 1951 to 1972.

2

He was a member of the Montreal Canadiens team that won five consecutive Stanley Cups.

3

He was the last surviving member of the Canadiens' 1956 Stanley Cup winning team.

4

He passed away from COVID-19 complications at the age of 92.

5

His NHL career spanned 1176 games, a testament to his longevity in the league.

6

He played a significant role on the checking line alongside Phil Goyette and Claude Provost during his team's dynasty years.

7

He was ranked 75th among all-time New York Rangers players in the 2009 book "100 Ranger Greats".

8

He accumulated 265 goals and 324 assists for a total of 589 points during his NHL career.

9

He played for four different NHL franchises throughout his professional career.

10

He was named to the NHL Second All-Star Team in 1967, recognizing his outstanding performance.

11

He participated in seven NHL All-Star Games during his illustrious career.

12

He began his junior hockey career with the Montreal Jr. Canadiens in the QJHL.

13

Prior to his full-time NHL career, he played for the Cincinnati Mohawks in the International Hockey League.

14

During the 1952-53 season with the Cincinnati Mohawks, he impressively scored 46 goals and 51 assists for 97 points in just 60 games.

15

He also spent time with the Buffalo Bisons in the AHL, where he recorded 94 points in 70 games during the 1953-54 season.

About Donald Marshall

Donald Marshall was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL from 1951 to 1972. He was a key member of the Montreal Canadiens' dynasty, winning five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956 to 1960. Later in his career, he also played for the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres, and Toronto Maple Leafs, accumulating 589 career points.

Career Achievements & Milestones

Stanley Cup Champion

1956

Stanley Cup Champion

1957

Stanley Cup Champion

1958

Stanley Cup Champion

1959

Stanley Cup Champion

1960

NHL Second All-Star Team

1967

NHL All-Star Game Selection

1968

Player Information & Stats

Detailed career statistics and background information about Donald Marshall.

Player Info

Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 16
Status: Retired

Physical Stats

Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight: 160 lbs (73 kg)
Born: Verdun, Quebec
Died: 10/8/2024

Career Stats

Seasons: 21
Goals: 265
Assists: 324
Points: 589
Teams: 8

Teams & Career

Montreal Jr. Canadiens Montreal Canadiens Cincinnati Mohawks Montreal Royals Buffalo Bisons New York Rangers Buffalo Sabres Toronto Maple Leafs

Donald Marshall played for 8 different teams during his 21 seasons career.