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| ⚫ | '''Yvan Serge Cournoyer''' (born [[November 22]], [[1943 |
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| ⚫ | '''Yvan Serge Cournoyer''' (born [[November 22]], [[1943]]) is a former [[Ice hockey|hockey]] [[Winger (hockey)|right winger]] in the [[National Hockey League]] who played for the [[Montreal Canadiens]] from [[1963-64 NHL season|1963]] to [[1978-79 NHL season|1979]]. Cournoyer was born in [[Drummondville, Quebec|Drummondville]], [[Quebec]]. He was nicknamed "The Roadrunner" due to his small size and blazing speed, which he credited to longer blades on his skates. |
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Due to his blazing speed and small size, Cournoyer was dubbed "The Roadrunner." He credited his speed to longer blades on his ice skates, which reduced his maneuverability, but gave him a speed boost. |
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== Professional career == |
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In 16 seasons of play, Cournoyer established himself as one of the premier [[winger (ice hockey)|right wingers]] in the NHL, scoring 428 goals and 435 assists in 968 games. Perhaps the finest moment in his career came in the playoffs in [[1972-73 NHL season|1973]], where he scored 15 goals in 17 games and was the recipient of the [[Conn Smythe Trophy]], which is awarded to the [[Most Valuable Player|MVP]] of the NHL's [[playoff]]s at their conclusion. Cournoyer played in six [[All-Star Game]]s, and was on 10 [[Stanley Cup]]-winning teams. |
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Cournoyer's professional hockey career began in 1961 with the [[Montreal Junior Canadiens]] of the [[Ontario Hockey Association]]. By the time he was eighteen years old, his legs had become so muscular that he required specially tailored pants.<ref name="HockeyHOF">{{citeweb|url=http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/LegendsMember.jsp?mem=p198201&type=Player&page=bio&list=ByName#photo|title=Legends of Hockey -- The Legends -- Honoured Player -- Cournoyer, Yvan -- Biography|accessdate=2008-04-20}}</ref> Cournoyer made his NHL debut in 1963 with the [[Montreal Canadiens]] and earned a full-time spot with the club in 1964 after just seven games with the [[American Hockey League]]'s [[Quebec Aces]].<ref name="HockeyDB">{{citeweb|url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=1123|title=Yvan Cournoyer's profile at hockeydb.com|accessdate=2008-04-20}}</ref> |
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Cournoyer scored three goals as a member of Team Canada during the [[1972 Summit Series]], including the game winning goal in Game Two and the game tying goal in Game Eight. |
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Cournoyer was initally regarded by Canadiens head coach [[Toe Blake]] as a defensive liability and undeserving of a regular shift, though he was still frequently used on the [[powerplay|power play]].<ref name="HockeyHOF">{{citeweb|url=http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/LegendsMember.jsp?mem=p198201&type=Player&page=bio&list=ByName#photo|title=Legends of Hockey -- The Legends -- Honoured Player -- Cournoyer, Yvan -- Biography|accessdate=2008-04-20}}</ref> That changed after Blake's departure following the 1968 Stanley Cup Championship, when incoming coach [[Claude Ruel]] granted Cournoyer a full-time shift. Cournoyer went on to have his first forty-goal season in [[1968-69 NHL season|1968-69]]<ref name="HockeyDB">{{citeweb|url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=1123|title=Yvan Cournoyer's profile at hockeydb.com|accessdate=2008-04-20}}</ref> and was named to the NHL's Second All-Star Team. |
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In [[1982]], he was inducted into the [[Hockey Hall of Fame]]. |
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In 1971, with the arrival of head coach [[Scotty Bowman]], Cournoyer was placed on a line with fellow future Hall of Famers [[Guy Lafleur]] and [[Steve Shutt]]. Cournoyer scored a career-high 47 goals in the [[1971-72 NHL season|1971-72]] season In 1973, he had his best postseason ever, scoring 15 goals and tallying 10 assists in 17 games, earning the [[Conn Smythe Trophy]] following the Canadiens' defeat of the [[Chicago Black Hawks]] in the [[Stanley Cup]] Finals.<ref name="HockeyDB">{{citeweb|url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=1123|title=Yvan Cournoyer's profile at hockeydb.com|accessdate=2008-04-20}}</ref> |
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In the [[1996-97 NHL season]], Cournoyer was an assistant coach for Les Canadiens. He now serves as an official ambassador for the organization. |
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Cournoyer was named captain of the Canadiens in 1975 following the retirement of [[Henri Richard]], pushing him to play harder in his new leadership role.<ref name="HockeyHOF">{{citeweb|url=http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/LegendsMember.jsp?mem=p198201&type=Player&page=bio&list=ByName#photo|title=Legends of Hockey -- The Legends -- Honoured Player -- Cournoyer, Yvan -- Biography|accessdate=2008-04-20}}</ref> The speedy Cournoyer's ability to stay true to his form in his older age was a favorite topic of discussion of the Montreal fans and hockey media, however, and he did slow down due to a disc in his back that was pressing on a nerve and causing him great pain.<ref name="HockeyHOF">{{citeweb|url=http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/LegendsMember.jsp?mem=p198201&type=Player&page=bio&list=ByName#photo|title=Legends of Hockey -- The Legends -- Honoured Player -- Cournoyer, Yvan -- Biography|accessdate=2008-04-20}}</ref> Cournoyer eventually had to have surgery on his back and missed the entire 1977 postseason. |
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In [[1998]], he was ranked number 98 on [[List of 100 greatest hockey players by The Hockey News|''The Hockey News''' list of the 100 Greatest Hockey Players]]. |
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Cournoyer returned for the [[1978-79 NHL season|1978-79]] season and played in 68 games, scoring 24 goals and collecting 29 assists to match his previous season's total of 53 points, though it was evident his back still bothered him. He managed to perform in the playoffs again, however, with seven goals and four assists in fifteen games en route to Montreal's third consecutive Cup.<ref name="HockeyDB">{{citeweb|url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=1123|title=Yvan Cournoyer's profile at hockeydb.com|accessdate=2008-04-20}}</ref> However, he was forced to retire in 1978 after playing in fifteen games. When he retired, he only trailed Lafleur, [[Maurice Richard]], and [[Jean Beliveau]] on the Canadiens' all-time scoring list.<ref name="HockeyHOF">{{citeweb|url=http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/LegendsMember.jsp?mem=p198201&type=Player&page=bio&list=ByName#photo|title=Legends of Hockey -- The Legends -- Honoured Player -- Cournoyer, Yvan -- Biography|accessdate=2008-04-20}}</ref> |
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The Canadiens retired the [[uniform]] number 12 in honor of both Cournoyer and [[Dickie Moore (hockey)|Dickie Moore]] on [[November 12]], [[2005]]. |
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Cournoyer coached the [[Montreal Roadrunners]] during the 1994-95 season and was an assistant coach to the Canadiens during the [[1996-97 NHL season|1996-97]] season.<ref name="HockeyDB">{{citeweb|url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=1123|title=Yvan Cournoyer's profile at hockeydb.com|accessdate=2008-04-20}}</ref> He currently serves as an official ambassador to the Montreal Canadiens. |
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==Achievements== |
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Stanley Cup Champion 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 (with Montreal) |
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Conn Smythe Trophy 1973 |
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==See also== |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 01:36, 21 April 2008
| Yvan Cournoyer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockey Hall of Fame, 1982 | |||
| Born |
November 22, 1943 Drummondville, Quebec, CAN | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||
| Weight | 172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 1963–1979 | ||
Yvan Serge Cournoyer (born November 22, 1943) is a former hockey right winger in the National Hockey League who played for the Montreal Canadiens from 1963 to 1979. Cournoyer was born in Drummondville, Quebec. He was nicknamed "The Roadrunner" due to his small size and blazing speed, which he credited to longer blades on his skates.
Professional career
Cournoyer's professional hockey career began in 1961 with the Montreal Junior Canadiens of the Ontario Hockey Association. By the time he was eighteen years old, his legs had become so muscular that he required specially tailored pants.[1] Cournoyer made his NHL debut in 1963 with the Montreal Canadiens and earned a full-time spot with the club in 1964 after just seven games with the American Hockey League's Quebec Aces.[2]
Cournoyer was initally regarded by Canadiens head coach Toe Blake as a defensive liability and undeserving of a regular shift, though he was still frequently used on the power play.[1] That changed after Blake's departure following the 1968 Stanley Cup Championship, when incoming coach Claude Ruel granted Cournoyer a full-time shift. Cournoyer went on to have his first forty-goal season in 1968-69[2] and was named to the NHL's Second All-Star Team.
In 1971, with the arrival of head coach Scotty Bowman, Cournoyer was placed on a line with fellow future Hall of Famers Guy Lafleur and Steve Shutt. Cournoyer scored a career-high 47 goals in the 1971-72 season In 1973, he had his best postseason ever, scoring 15 goals and tallying 10 assists in 17 games, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy following the Canadiens' defeat of the Chicago Black Hawks in the Stanley Cup Finals.[2]
Cournoyer was named captain of the Canadiens in 1975 following the retirement of Henri Richard, pushing him to play harder in his new leadership role.[1] The speedy Cournoyer's ability to stay true to his form in his older age was a favorite topic of discussion of the Montreal fans and hockey media, however, and he did slow down due to a disc in his back that was pressing on a nerve and causing him great pain.[1] Cournoyer eventually had to have surgery on his back and missed the entire 1977 postseason.
Cournoyer returned for the 1978-79 season and played in 68 games, scoring 24 goals and collecting 29 assists to match his previous season's total of 53 points, though it was evident his back still bothered him. He managed to perform in the playoffs again, however, with seven goals and four assists in fifteen games en route to Montreal's third consecutive Cup.[2] However, he was forced to retire in 1978 after playing in fifteen games. When he retired, he only trailed Lafleur, Maurice Richard, and Jean Beliveau on the Canadiens' all-time scoring list.[1]
Cournoyer coached the Montreal Roadrunners during the 1994-95 season and was an assistant coach to the Canadiens during the 1996-97 season.[2] He currently serves as an official ambassador to the Montreal Canadiens.
See also
- List of NHL players
- List of NHL seasons
- Stanley Cup
- List of Stanley Cup winners
- List of players with 5 or more goals in an NHL game
References
External links
- Yvan Cournoyer biography at Legends of Hockey
- Yvan Cournoyer career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
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- 1943 births
- Living people
- Canadian ice hockey right wingers
- Montreal Junior Canadiens alumni
- Montreal Canadiens players
- National Hockey League players with retired numbers
- Hockey Hall of Fame
- Conn Smythe Trophy winners
- Ice hockey personnel from Quebec
- Stanley Cup champions
- Superstars competitors
- Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
- 1972 Team Canada players
- People from Drummondville
- Canadian ice hockey winger stubs