MONTREAL – The Quebec government announced on Sunday that the late former Canadiens captain Maurice “Rocket” Richard has been ...

The late, legendary Montreal Canadiens goal scorer Maurice Richard is now also an official historic figure in Quebec, the ...

Quebec Minister of Culture and Communications Mathieu Lacombe, right, presents Maurice Richard Jr. with a plaque designating ...

It has been 25 years since the May 27, 2000 death of Montreal Canadiens legend Maurice Richard, more than 65 years since the greatest goal-scorer of his generation played his final game.

Tuesday marks the 25th anniversary of Montreal Canadiens legend Maurice 'Rocket' Richard's passing, yet he remains just as much of an icon in Quebec as ever. Ho ...

Tuesday marks the 25th anniversary of Montreal Canadiens legend Maurice "Rocket" Richard's passing, yet he remains just as much of an icon in Quebec as ever. How could he not, after all?

Quebec Minister of Culture and Communications Mathieu Lacombe, right, and Quebec Sports Minister Isabelle Charest unveil a plaque designating former hockey great Maurice 'The Rocket' Richard as an ...