Yvan Cournoyer
Inducted:
1982
Player Stats
5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb)
Born:
November 22, 1943
Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
Position:
Right Wing
College:
Montreal Junior Canadiens
Yvan Cournoyer, nicknamed “The Roadrunner,” was one of hockey's most electrifying wingers, dazzling fans with his blazing speed and scoring touch. Standing just 5'7", he played his entire 16-season NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens, winning an astonishing ten Stanley Cups. A relentless offensive threat, he notched over 25 goals in 11 straight seasons and hit the 40-goal mark four times.
His greatest moment came in the 1973 playoffs, when he led all players with 15 goals and earned the Conn Smythe Trophy. Later, as team captain from 1975 to 1979, he guided the Canadiens to four more championships. After retiring, he remained a beloved ambassador for the club.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982, Cournoyer is remembered as a courageous leader whose speed, clutch scoring, and unwavering dedication defined an era of Canadiens dominance.
Cournoyer's Awards and Records
- Ten-time Stanley Cup Champion
- Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP, 1973)
- Team Captain (1975–1979): Led Canadiens to four straight Cups
- Six-time NHL All-Star
NHL Records
- Scored at least 25 goals for 11 consecutive seasons
- Notched 40+ goals four times in career
- Led all players in 1973 playoff goals and points
- Became a beloved symbol of leadership, speed, and clutch performance
NHL Teams:
Montreal Canadiens (1963-1979)
Number Worn:
12
NHL Stats
NHL Seasons:
16 (1963–1978)
Regular Season Games:
968
Goals:
428
Assists:
435
Points:
863
Playoff Goals:
64
Playoff Assists:
63
Playoff Points:
127