Five time Stanley Cup winner Donnie Marshall passes away at age 92
Donnie Marshall was a key part of a Montreal Canadiens dynasty, and now the team officially announce his tragic passing.
At this point, it's no secret that the Montreal Canadiens are the NHL's most storied franchise, with the team winning a record 23 Stanley Cups, despite the last one coming in 1993. Throughout the years, the team had many dynasties, but it was the ones in the 1950's and 70's that many consider to be among the greatest of all time.
Now, the organization have passed on the sad news that the only surviving member of the 1950's dynasty Donnie Marshall has officially passed at age 92.
Marshall made his NHL debut in 1951-52, playing one game with the Canadiens before permanently establishing himself with the Habs during the 1954-55 season. The Montreal-born forward played 585 games with the Canadiens between 1951 and 1963, with whom he recorded 254 points (114G, 140A). Marshall mainly played on a line with Phil Goyette and Claude Provost during his time with the Canadiens.
Marshall played in 1,176 career NHL games with Montreal, the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabers and Toronto Maple Leafs. The 5'10», 160-pound role player scored 265 goals and added 324 assists before retiring at the end of the 1971-72 season.
The Canadiens extend their deepest condolences to Donnie's family, friends and loved ones. Our thoughts are with them at during this difficult time. He will always be remembered as one of the great champions in the history of the organization.
-Montreal Canadiens
In his career with Montreal, Marshall played in just under 1,200 games, winning all five Stanley Cups in the late 60's with the Canadiens, cementing himself among the greatest dynasties that sport has ever seen.
We join the Canadiens in sending our condolences to the family and friends of Marshall, who was a beloved member of those teams and in the Montreal community.
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