Didier Pitre
Inducted:
1963
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Born:
September 1, 1883
Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada
Died:
July 29, 1934
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, U.S.
Position:
Defence
Right wing
College:
NA
Didier Pitre, famously nicknamed "Cannonball," was one of the most explosive offensive talents in the early history of professional hockey. Renowned for possessing one of the hardest shots of his era, Pitre was a founding member of the Montreal Canadiens and a key figure in the team's legendary "Flying Frenchmen" line.
Pitre’s career spanned several major leagues, but his most significant impact came with the Canadiens, where he helped lead the franchise to its first-ever Stanley Cup championship in 1916. While he began his career as a high-scoring forward, his versatility allowed him to transition to defense later in his career, showcasing his deep understanding of the game. Didier Pitre was posthumously inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1963.
Pitre's Awards and Record:
- Stanley Cup Champion (1916)
- NHA Scoring Leader (1916)
- NHA Assists Leader (1916)
- IHL First All-Star Team (1906, 1907)
- NHL Leader in Game Winning Goals (1918)
- Before the NHL was formed, he was a superstar in the IPHL and NHA
NHL Teams
Montreal Canadiens (1917-1923)
Number Worn:
5
NHL Stats
Seasons:
6 (1917-1923)
Games Played:
127
Goals:
64
Assists:
35
Points:
99
Penalty Minutes:
84
Playoff Game:
14
Playoff Points:
9 (G-2, A-7)
Stanley Cup:
1 (1916)
