For generations of Montreal Canadiens fans, the mere mention of the name Mario Tremblay brings back painful memories of one of the darkest moments in the history of the franchise — the public fallout between superstar goaltender Patrick Roy and his former roommate-turned-head coach. Tremblay’s legacy was sealed by the image of the spiteful glare he gave Roy when he finally pulled him on that fateful night against Detroit.
But what several generations of fans forgot, or never knew, is the 12 seasons that Tremblay played for the Canadiens. The 852 career NHL games, the 584 career points, and the 1,043 penalty minutes as one of prime agitators on four consecutive championship teams from 1976-1979.