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JerzeeGirl · 01-15-2009, 09:44 AM

Team He Shoots......He Scoooores! is proud to select one of the greatest left wingers of all time, Aurele Joliat.

From Legends of Hockey.com:
Aurele Joliat was a prolific scorer and relentless backchecker during 16 rewarding seasons with the Montreal Canadiens. He never allowed his comparatively small frame to impede his progress in the NHL. Joliat often teamed with his good friend Howie Morenz to form one of the most potent offensive duos in league history. His blazing forays down the port side made him one of hockey's most exciting left wingers of all time, and his combination of speed and small size made him one of the trickiest skaters to bodycheck.

In his rookie season, the Mighty Atom impressed fans with his speed and puckhandling abilities. He was also a feisty adversary who frustrated his larger opponents. Joliat scored 13 goals in 24 games from his left wing position that year. The following season he was placed on a line with Howie Morenz in one of the more successful moves in the history of the Canadiens hockey club.

By the time the 1923-24 post-season began, the line made up of Joliat and Morenz and Billy Boucher was operating at peak efficiency. This formidable trio led the Montrealers to victory over the Ottawa Senators in the NHL playoffs and was followed by successful matchups against Vancouver and Calgary to claim the Stanley Cup. Many labeled Morenz as the key member of this explosive unit, but Joliat was unquestionably of equal value as a catalyst.

The Little Giant topped all NHL goal scorers in 1924-25 with 29 goals to his credit. He continued to be among the league leaders in this category over the next dozen seasons. Joliat played on his second Stanley Cup champion team in 1929-30 when he contributed to the Habs' upset victory over the heavily favoured Boston Bruins in a two-game sweep in the best-of-three finals. The following year the Canadiens repeated as Cup winners in a tough five-game series with the Chicago Black Hawks.

At the conclusion of the 1930-31 season, Joliat was chosen as the left wing on the inaugural NHL First All-Star Team. Subsequently he was selected to the Second Team in 1932, 1934 and 1935. In 1933-34, he registered his third 20-goal season and was the recipient of the Hart Trophy.

When he retired in 1938, Joliat's regular-season output read 270 goals and 460 points. His ability to break up plays defensively and quickly lead the counterattack provided the Canadiens with a feared transitional game. Over time he earned the respect of many of the toughest players in the NHL because of his fearless refusal to back down in on-ice confrontations. The small black cap Joliat wore during games throughout his career reminded fans and players of his willingness to retaliate. Taunting him by knocking his hat to the ice always brought a swift reaction and consequently it didn't happen often

From Wiki:

At the time of his retirement, Joliat was tied with Morenz for scoring the most goals in NHL history to that date.
Ranked 65th on The Hockey News' list of the 100 Greatest Hockey Players.
Named to the inaugural First All-Star Team at left wing in 1931.
Named a Second Team All-Star in 1932, 1934 and 1935.
Won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player in 1934.
Despite playing in an era where seasons totaled no more than 48 games, Joliat remains in 9th place all-time on the Canadiens' career goal scoring list and second among left wingers
Named to the 75th Anniversary All-Time Team by the Canadiens.
His number 4 jersey was "co-retired" in 1984, having been previously retired in Jean Beliveau's honour.

01-15-2009, 09:44 AM	#297
JerzeeGirl First Line Centre Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In the land of high expectations... Exp:	Team He Shoots......He Scoooores! is proud to select one of the greatest left wingers of all time, Aurele Joliat. From Legends of Hockey.com: Aurele Joliat was a prolific scorer and relentless backchecker during 16 rewarding seasons with the Montreal Canadiens. He never allowed his comparatively small frame to impede his progress in the NHL. Joliat often teamed with his good friend Howie Morenz to form one of the most potent offensive duos in league history. His blazing forays down the port side made him one of hockey's most exciting left wingers of all time, and his combination of speed and small size made him one of the trickiest skaters to bodycheck. In his rookie season, the Mighty Atom impressed fans with his speed and puckhandling abilities. He was also a feisty adversary who frustrated his larger opponents. Joliat scored 13 goals in 24 games from his left wing position that year. The following season he was placed on a line with Howie Morenz in one of the more successful moves in the history of the Canadiens hockey club. By the time the 1923-24 post-season began, the line made up of Joliat and Morenz and Billy Boucher was operating at peak efficiency. This formidable trio led the Montrealers to victory over the Ottawa Senators in the NHL playoffs and was followed by successful matchups against Vancouver and Calgary to claim the Stanley Cup. Many labeled Morenz as the key member of this explosive unit, but Joliat was unquestionably of equal value as a catalyst. The Little Giant topped all NHL goal scorers in 1924-25 with 29 goals to his credit. He continued to be among the league leaders in this category over the next dozen seasons. Joliat played on his second Stanley Cup champion team in 1929-30 when he contributed to the Habs' upset victory over the heavily favoured Boston Bruins in a two-game sweep in the best-of-three finals. The following year the Canadiens repeated as Cup winners in a tough five-game series with the Chicago Black Hawks. At the conclusion of the 1930-31 season, Joliat was chosen as the left wing on the inaugural NHL First All-Star Team. Subsequently he was selected to the Second Team in 1932, 1934 and 1935. In 1933-34, he registered his third 20-goal season and was the recipient of the Hart Trophy. When he retired in 1938, Joliat's regular-season output read 270 goals and 460 points. His ability to break up plays defensively and quickly lead the counterattack provided the Canadiens with a feared transitional game. Over time he earned the respect of many of the toughest players in the NHL because of his fearless refusal to back down in on-ice confrontations. The small black cap Joliat wore during games throughout his career reminded fans and players of his willingness to retaliate. Taunting him by knocking his hat to the ice always brought a swift reaction and consequently it didn't happen often From Wiki: At the time of his retirement, Joliat was tied with Morenz for scoring the most goals in NHL history to that date. Ranked 65th on The Hockey News' list of the 100 Greatest Hockey Players. Named to the inaugural First All-Star Team at left wing in 1931. Named a Second Team All-Star in 1932, 1934 and 1935. Won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player in 1934. Despite playing in an era where seasons totaled no more than 48 games, Joliat remains in 9th place all-time on the Canadiens' career goal scoring list and second among left wingers Named to the 75th Anniversary All-Time Team by the Canadiens. His number 4 jersey was "co-retired" in 1984, having been previously retired in Jean Beliveau's honour.