Born in Chicoutimi, P.Q. in 1888; first played goal in his hometown; turned pro with the Montreal Canadiens in 1910-11; played 328 consecutive league games at one point; played 15 years in the NHL with excellence; played on 5 league championship teams; 2 Stanley Cup winners (1915-16, 1923-24); played final game on November 28, 1925 but left match because of chest pains; died March 26, 1926 of tuberculosis; goaltending award given in his name; The Vezina Trophy; elected in 1945. |