Former Montreal Canadiens legend and five-time Stanley Cup champion sadly passes away
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Five time Stanley Cup winner with the Montreal Canadiens Donald Donnie Marshall has sadly passed away at the age of 92. Donnie was part of a legendary Canadiens team that won five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956 to 1960.
The Montreal Canadiens announced his passing expressing their condolences & noting that the entire organization is mourning his loss.
"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, Buffalo Sabers and 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."
Marshall played in 1,176 career NHL games with Montreal, the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabers and 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."
Marshall was also selected for six NHL All-Star games, five times while with the Canadiens from 1956 to 1960, and once again as a New York Ranger in 1968.
His passing comes just days after the death of former Boston Bruins goaltender John Henderson, who also played in the NHL during Marshall's era.
We extend our deepest condolences to Donnie Marshall's family, friends, and fans during this difficult time.
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