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Photograph of hockey players on an indoor rink, Qu‚bec City, Quebec, date unknown

Hockey team playing on an indoor rink, Québec City, Quebec, date unknown
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Early skating rink at Québec City. Prior to 1900, many rinks were not surrounded by boards. Note that the goal does not have a net backing.

Team photograph of the Montreal Wanderers, 1905

Montreal Wanderers, 1905
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Photograph of the Wanderer Hockey Club and Executive of Montreal, Winnipeg, 1907

Wanderer Hockey Club and Executive of Montreal, Winnipeg, 1907
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Photograph of an outdoor hockey game at McGill University, Montr‚al, Quebec, 1904

Hockey game at McGill University, Montréal, Quebec, 1904
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Photograph of an outdoor hockey game with spectators lining the rink, 1884

Playing hockey on the skating rink, McGill University, Montréal, Quebec, 1884
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As early as 1884, hockey matches of the Montreal Winter Carnival were played on the McGill University rink.

Team photograph, Montreal Canadiens, 1942

Montreal Canadiens hockey team, October 1942. Back row (left to right): Portland, Lee, Bibault, Laforce, Coupille, Richard, Bouchard. Front row (left to right): Carragher, Harmon, O'Connor, Heffernan, Lach, Demers, Adams
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Montreal Canadiens pose during pre-season training in October 1942. Promising rookie Maurice Richard (top row, second from right) is about to sign his first professional contract.

Photograph of the Montreal Canadien hockey team in action against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montr‚al, Quebec, circa 1965

Montreal Canadien hockey team in action against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montréal, Quebec, circa 1965
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Photograph of a Montreal Canadians outdoor hockey practice, Montr‚al, Quebec

The Montreal Canadiens enjoy an outdoor practice at home in Montréal, Quebec
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Photograph of Stanley Cup trustee Cooper Smeaton presenting the trophy to Maurice Richard, April 16, 1957

Stanley Cup trustee Cooper Smeaton presents the trophy to Canadiens' captain Maurice Richard, April 16, 1957
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Photograph of a street lined with crowds to watch a Montreal Canadiens motorcade, Montr‚al, 1956

Montreal Canadiens' motorcade, April 14, 1956, following Stanley Cup victory
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