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He won the Stanley Cup 10 times during his career, all with the Montreal Canadiens.
15 Interesting Facts About Yvan Cournoyer
A ten-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, Yvan 'The Roadrunner' Cournoyer is celebrated as one of the fastest and most successful players in NHL history.
Position
Right Wing
Jersey
#12
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982.
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He was nicknamed 'The Roadrunner' due to his small size and blazing speed.
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He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 1973 after scoring 15 goals in 17 games.
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
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He credited his incredible speed on the ice to having longer blades on his skates.
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By the time he was 18 years old, his legs had become so muscular that he required specially tailored pants.
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He was named captain of the Montreal Canadiens in 1975 following the retirement of the previous captain.
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His first 40-goal season came in 1968-69 after a new head coach took over and gave him a full-time shift.
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He scored the game-tying goal late in the third period of the deciding eighth game of the 1972 Summit Series against the USSR.
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He is the player jumping into his teammate's arms in the famous photograph celebrating the winning goal of the 1972 Summit Series.
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His jersey number 12 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens in a joint ceremony in 2005.
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He coached the Montreal Roadrunners of the Roller Hockey International league during the 1994-95 season.
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He earned a full-time spot with Montreal in 1964 after playing just seven games in the American Hockey League with the Quebec Aces.
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He was initially regarded by his head coach as a defensive liability, which limited his early usage primarily to the power play.
About Yvan Cournoyer
Yvan Cournoyer was a legendary right winger for the Montreal Canadiens, celebrated for his incredible speed which earned him the nickname 'The Roadrunner'. Over a 16-season NHL career, he won 10 Stanley Cups, served as team captain, and was a key contributor to Canada's victory in the 1972 Summit Series. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
10-Time
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Conn Smythe Trophy Winner
1973
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1982
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NHL Second All-Star Team
1968-69
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100 Greatest NHL Players
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Yvan Cournoyer.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right Wing
Jersey #: 12
Status: Retired
Age: 82 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 7" (170 cm)
Weight: 172 lbs (78 kg)
Born: Drummondville, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 428
Assists: 435
Points: 863
Teams: 3
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Montreal Junior Canadiens Quebec Aces Montreal Canadiens
Yvan Cournoyer played for 3 different teams during his 16 seasons career.