The 1947 accent was on razzle-dazzle attack, not rough & tumble. The man of the year — Maurice (“The Rocket”) Richard — was not the biggest thug on ice but a shy fellow with a sure eye.
The suspension of Montreal Canadiens legend Maurice “Rocket” Richard for the final three games of the 1954-55 regular season and the entire Stanley Cup Playoffs, punishment meted out by NHL ...