Montreal Canadiens Announce the Passing of Five-Time Stanley Cup Champion Donnie Marshall
It was a sad bit of hockey news coming out of Montreal as the Canadiens announced Thursday that 5-time Stanley Cup Winner Don Marshall has passed away.
On Thursday, it was brought to the attention of the hockey world that Don Marshall, 5-time Stanley Cup Champion with the Montreal Canadiens from 1955-56 to 1959-60 had sadly passed away at the age of 92. Marshall's former team announced the passing via their official team account on X:
Below is an excerpt from the article on NHL.com:
"The Montreal Canadiens are saddened to learn of the passing of Donald Robert Marshall, who passed away at the age of 92. Marshall, who was known by the nickname «Donnie,» was the last surviving member of the Canadiens dynasty that won five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956-1960.
Marshall made his NHL debut in 1951-52, playing one game with the Canadiens before permanently establishing himself with the Habs during the 1954-55 season. The Montreal-born forward played 585 games with the Canadiens between 1951 and 1963, with whom he recorded 254 points (114G, 140A). Marshall mainly played on a line with Phil Goyette and Claude Provost during his time with the Canadiens.
Marshall played in 1,176 career NHL games with Montreal, the New York Rangers, the Buffalo Sabres, and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 5'10», 160-pound role player scored 265 goals and added 324 assists before retiring at the end of the 1971-72 season.
The Canadiens extend their deepest condolences to Donnie's family, friends, and loved ones. Our thoughts are with them at during this difficult time. He will always be remembered as one of the great champions in the history of the organization."
Marshall made his NHL debut in 1951-52, playing one game with the Canadiens before permanently establishing himself with the Habs during the 1954-55 season. The Montreal-born forward played 585 games with the Canadiens between 1951 and 1963, with whom he recorded 254 points (114G, 140A). Marshall mainly played on a line with Phil Goyette and Claude Provost during his time with the Canadiens.
Marshall played in 1,176 career NHL games with Montreal, the New York Rangers, the Buffalo Sabres, and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 5'10», 160-pound role player scored 265 goals and added 324 assists before retiring at the end of the 1971-72 season.
The Canadiens extend their deepest condolences to Donnie's family, friends, and loved ones. Our thoughts are with them at during this difficult time. He will always be remembered as one of the great champions in the history of the organization."
It's been a very rough week for the hockey world, as not only did it lose Don Marshall, but also 'Long' John Henderson of the Bruins, Jason Cirone, Chad Demers, and Kurtis Evans; all of who passed away within a week of each other.
We offer our condolences here at Hockey Patrol to the family and friends of Don Marshall. May they find peace and solace during these difficult times.
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