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ICE HOCKEY · CENTRE · ARCHIVE 82

JEANBÉLIVEAU

Jean Béliveau combined imposing skill with dignified leadership through two decades of Montreal Canadiens history.

Unofficial fan tribute — not affiliated with Jean Béliveau, their representatives, clubs, leagues, federations, or sponsors.

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The ice rink inside Umeå Arena in 2012; a contextual venue photograph, not the featured player
ICE HOCKEY · PLAYER PROFILECENTRE
THE LEGACYAUTHORITY WITH ELEGANCE
TROIS-RIVIERES, QUEBEC1931 — 2014
Stanley Cups as a playerNHL goalsNHL pointsHart trophiesStanley Cups as a playerNHL goalsNHL pointsHart trophies
01

Origin
and identity

Jean Béliveau combined imposing skill with dignified leadership through two decades of Montreal Canadiens history.

Béliveau was already a major attraction in Quebec before becoming a full-time Canadien. His size did not make his game blunt: he carried the puck with grace and gave a celebrated attack a commanding centre.

A decade as captain connected championship teams across changing generations. His reputation extended beyond scoring totals because supporters saw in him a way to represent the club, as well as a way to win.

02

A defining
career arc

PLACES · MOMENTS · ERAS

DEFINING SCENES.
ONE LEGACY.

1
1953
A FULL-TIME CANADIEN

MONTREAL

He left Quebec senior hockey for the NHL stage.

2
1956
MVP AND SCORING LEADER

MONTREAL

Béliveau claimed the Hart and Art Ross trophies.

3
1965
THE FIRST CONN SMYTHE

MONTREAL

He became the inaugural winner of the playoff MVP award.

4
1971
A CHAMPION'S FAREWELL

MONTREAL

He retired after his tenth Stanley Cup as a player.

03

Completed
milestones

NOT JUST RECORDS.
LANDMARKS.

0110

Stanley Cups as a player

All won with Montreal.

02507

NHL goals

Completed regular-season career.

031,219

NHL points

In 1,125 regular-season games.

042

Hart trophies

1956 and 1964.

These are completed, source-backed milestones; changing live totals are intentionally excluded.

STYLE · INFLUENCE · MEMORY

THE GAME.
THE INFLUENCE.

A decade as captain connected championship teams across changing generations. His reputation extended beyond scoring totals because supporters saw in him a way to represent the club, as well as a way to win.

04

Editorial
references

EDITORIAL & REFERENCE SOURCES

FACTS WITH
A PAPER TRAIL.

01Canada's Sports Hall of Fame — Jean Béliveau

Editorial facts and completed milestones last reviewed on September 25, 2026. This independent tribute does not imply endorsement.