Mike Grant
Inducted:
1950
Player Stats
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Born:
November 27, 1873
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died:
August 20, 1955
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Position:
Cover-point
Defence
College:
NA
Michael "Mike" Grant was the premier defensive strategist of the 19th century and the captain of the Montreal Victorias during their legendary Stanley Cup run. A smooth-skating defenseman (then called "point" or "cover point"), Grant revolutionized the position. Grant was one of the first to use his superior speed to carry the puck end-to-end, essentially inventing the concept of the rushing defenseman.
Grant led the Victorias to five Stanley Cup titles between 1895 and 1898. He was widely regarded as the fastest skater in the world, once reportedly winning a speed skating race while wearing full hockey equipment. His leadership was so respected that he was often asked to officiate high-stakes games even while he was still an active player. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1950.
Grant's Awards and Record:
- 5x Stanley Cup Champion (1895, 1896, 1897 (x2), 1898)
- Captain of the Montreal Victorias (1895–1898)
- Speed Skating Champion: Widely cited as the fastest skater in hockey during the 1890s
Career Teams
Montreal Victorias (1984-1902)
Montreal Shamrocks (1901)
Career Stats
Games Played:
55
Goals:
10
Points:
10
Playoff Game:
8
Stanley Cups:
5 (1895, 1896, 1897(x2), 1898)