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French-Canadian Tradition

Photograph of hockey players on an indoor rink, Québec City, Quebec, date unknown

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Early skating rink at Québec City. Prior to 1900, many rinks were not surrounded by boards. Note that the goal does not have a net backing.

Hockey team playing on an indoor rink, Québec City, Quebec, date unknown

Photograph of the Wanderer Hockey Club and Executive of Montreal, Winnipeg, 1907

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Montreal Wanderers, 1905

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Wanderer Hockey Club and Executive of Montreal, Winnipeg, 1907

Photograph of an outdoor hockey game at McGill University, Montréal, Quebec, 1904

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Hockey game at McGill University, Montréal, Quebec, 1904

Photograph of an outdoor hockey game with spectators lining the rink, 1884

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As early as 1884, hockey matches of the Montreal Winter Carnival were played on the McGill University rink.

Playing hockey on the skating rink, McGill University, Montréal, Quebec, 1884

Team photograph, Montreal Canadiens, 1942

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Montreal Canadiens pose during pre-season training in October 1942. Promising rookie Maurice Richard (top row, second from right) is about to sign his first professional contract.

Montreal Canadiens hockey team, October 1942. Back row (left to right): Portland, Lee, Bibault, Laforce, Coupille, Richard, Bouchard. Front row (left to right): Carragher, Harmon, O'Connor, Heffernan, Lach, Demers, Adams

Photograph of the Montreal Canadien hockey team in action against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montréal, Quebec, circa 1965

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Montreal Canadien hockey team in action against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montréal, Quebec, circa 1965

Photograph of a Montreal Canadians outdoor hockey practice, Montréal, Quebec

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The Montreal Canadiens enjoy an outdoor practice at home in Montréal, Quebec

Photograph of Stanley Cup trustee Cooper Smeaton presenting the trophy to Maurice Richard, April 16, 1957

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Stanley Cup trustee Cooper Smeaton presents the trophy to Canadiens' captain Maurice Richard, April 16, 1957

Photograph of a street lined with crowds to watch a Montreal Canadiens motorcade, Montréal, 1956

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Montreal Canadiens' motorcade, April 14, 1956, following Stanley Cup victory

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