Hockey world mourns passing of Henri ‘Pocket Rocket’ Richard

Stephen Brunt reflects on the life and career of Henri Richard and how he was able to carve out his own place in hockey history.

Montreal Canadiens legend Henri Richard — who won a record 11 Stanley Cups over 20 seasons with the Canadiens — has passed away at the age 84.

Quickly after the news of his passing was announced, tributes began to pour in on Twitter for the man nicknamed the “Pocket Rocket.”

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