For those of us who were not around to see Henri Richard lace up the skates as part of the Montreal Canadiens, it’s a treat to listen to those who were spoken of his skill, abilities, and most of all, his character. As we heard about his battle with Alzheimer’s disease, the first thought that crossed my mind were the stories my father told me about how him and how incredible they seemed. Our thoughts with him, I decided to take a closer look at the best story of them all, his four fight game.
Before I get into the situation Henri Richard found himself in when he skated onto the ice I want to paint a picture of what the NHL looked like at the time.