Former forward Charles ‘Chuck’ Lefley has passed away, leaving the Montreal Canadiens organization and its fans in mourning.
The passing of this two-time Stanley Cup champion is shaking the hockey community this Saturday afternoon.
The news was officially confirmed by the organization through a statement released on its platforms.
Lefley passed away on January 26 in Grosse Isle, Manitoba.
The hockey world loses an athlete who left his mark in the early 1970s with his versatility.
He was a true product of the Canadian Prairies before arriving in the Quebec metropolis.
Here is the touching message shared by the team to honor his memory and his notable time in Montreal.
“It is with great sadness that the Montreal Canadiens learned of the passing of Chuck Lefley on January 26 in Grosse Isle, Manitoba. He was 76 years old.”
– Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens invested heavily in him at the 1970 amateur draft, selecting him sixth overall.
He did not disappoint, quickly fitting into the winning culture of the dynasty of that era.
The lasting impact of Chuck Lefley with the Montreal Canadiens
Nostalgic fans lose an important piece of that golden era when winning was the only option.
He added a second Stanley Cup ring to his collection in 1973 after recording 46 points in the regular season.
We are talking about a player who recorded 105 points in just 174 games with Montreal.
His departure to the St. Louis Blues in 1974 marked the end of his Montreal chapter.
He proved his worth there with a massive 43-goal season in 1975–76.
Few players can boast having maintained such offensive efficiency in two different markets.
After retiring, he chose a simpler life, returning to work on the family farm with his brother.
He never truly left the Canadiens family, often taking part in Canadiens Alumni tours.
His resilience and humility will remain etched in the memory of those who knew him.
Hockey loses a great man and an exemplary ambassador of our national sport.
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