Bernie Geoffrion was a legendary Canadian hockey player who was known for his skill and passion for the game. He was born in 1931 in Montreal, Quebec and began playing hockey at a young age. He quickly developed a reputation as a talented player and was signed to the Montreal Canadiens in 1950.

Geoffrion was an offensive powerhouse, scoring 50 goals in a single season five times and becoming the first player to score 50 goals in 50 games. He was also the first player to score 50 goals in a season twice, and the first to score 500 goals in his career. He was a two-time Hart Trophy winner, a six-time All-Star, and a four-time Stanley Cup champion.

Geoffrion was known for his hard-hitting style of play and his ability to score goals from any angle. He was also a master of the slap shot, which he developed in the early 1950s. He was the first player to use the slap shot regularly and it quickly became a staple of the game.

Geoffrion was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972 and his number 5 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens in 2006. He was also named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in 2017. He is remembered as one of the greatest players in hockey history and his legacy lives on in the game today.

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