Howie Morenz

Howarth Howie Morenz also called the meteor Mitchell (September 21st 1902 with Mitchell, Ontario - March 8th 1937 with Montreal, Quebec) was a professional player of Hockey in the National league of hockey. He especially played for the Canadian of Montreal of 1923 with 1934, for the Blackhawks of Chicago in 1934-1935, for the Rangers of New York in 1935-1936 then again for Montreal in 1936-1937.

Cut: 5 ' 9

Weight: 165lbs

Laterality: Ambidextrous left-handed person,

Position: Center

Howie Morenz gained with three recoveries the Trophée Binder, decreed with the most useful player of the league. In addition to gaining two championships of the markers. He was officially elected the best player of first half of the century.

Its career ended the January 28th 1937, being fractured a leg at the time of a part with residence, arbitrated by Clarence Campbell against the Blackhawks of Chicago. The amateurs of hockey thought that had put an end to its career. Morenz, death in the heart was let decay and finally he died in the hospital the March 8th 1937. Its last words were: You do not worry, I will take care on you of in-high. The Forum of Montreal was transformed into monument and a ceremony was held for its thousands of faithful admirors on March 11th, 1937. He was the first player with being introduced with the Temple of re-elected hockey in 1945. He was also included with the Temple of re-elected sports of Canada. Its number 7 was the first pullover of the history of the Canadian of Montreal and hockey to being withdrawn.

Howie Morenz is buried with the Mount-Royal Cimetière with Montreal.

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