Newsy Lalonde
Inducted:
1950
Player Stats
5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb)
Born:
October 31, 1887
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Died:
November 21, 1970
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Position:
Centre
College:
NA
Newsy Lalonde was one of the most dominant and versatile players in early NHL history, excelling as a scorer, leader, and pioneer of offensive hockey. Playing from 1917 to 1927, Lalonde spent most of his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens, where his creativity, puck control, and scoring instincts set him apart. He was a powerful skater with an accurate shot and a strong physical presence, capable of controlling games in a rugged, low-scoring era.
Lalonde became the first player to score a hat trick in NHL history and was among the league’s earliest scoring leaders. Beyond his individual achievements, he helped establish the Canadiens as a cornerstone franchise in professional hockey. His impact extended to coaching and leadership roles, further shaping the game’s early development. Newsy Lalonde’s lasting influence was honored with his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1950.
Lalonde's Awards and Record:
- Stanley Cup Champion (1916)
- 2x NHL Scoring Leader (1919, 1921)
- 7x Scoring Champion (Across NHA, PCHA, WCHL, and NHL)
- Montreal Canadiens Record: Most goals in a single game (6 on Jan 10, 1920)
- Canada’s Lacrosse Player of the Half-Century (1950)
NHL Teams
Montreal Canadiens (1917-1922)
New York Americans (1926-1927)
Number Worn:
4
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
6 (1917-1922,1926-1927)
Games Played:
99
Goals:
124
Assists:
41
Points:
165
Penalty Minutes:
138
Playoff Games:
7
Goals:
15
Assists:
4
Points:
19
Penalty Minutes:
20
Stanley Cups:
1 (1916)