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Donat Raymond
Career Overview
Donat Raymond was a Canadian professional hockey player who had a successful career spanning over two decades. He was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1912 and began playing hockey at a young age.
Raymond played for the Montreal Canadiens from 1935 to 1940, and was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1939. He was known for his strong defensive play and was often paired with the legendary Doug Harvey. He was also a great penalty killer and was often used in that role.
Raymond was traded to the New York Rangers in 1940 and played there until 1945. He was part of the Rangers team that won the Stanley Cup in 1940. He was also named to the NHL All-Star team in 1941 and 1942.
After his stint with the Rangers, Raymond returned to the Canadiens in 1945 and played there until his retirement in 1956. He was part of the Canadiens team that won the Stanley Cup in 1946 and 1953. He was also named to the NHL All-Star team in 1947 and 1949.
Raymond was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966 and was also inducted into the Quebec Sports Hall of Fame in 1975. He was known for his strong defensive play and was a key contributor to the success of the teams he played for. He was also known for his leadership and was often seen as a mentor to younger players.
Donat Raymond was a great hockey player who had a successful career spanning over two decades. He was known for his strong defensive play and was a key contributor to the success of the teams he played for. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966 and was also inducted into the Quebec Sports Hall of Fame in 1975.
