Newsy Lalonde was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is considered one of the greatest players of all time. He was born in Cornwall, Ontario in 1887 and began his hockey career in 1906 with the Cornwall Hockey Club. He was known for his speed and agility on the ice, as well as his ability to score goals.

Lalonde was a prolific scorer and was the first player to score 100 goals in a season. He was also the first player to score five goals in a single game. He was a member of the Montreal Canadiens from 1910 to 1918, and was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1916. He was also a member of the Montreal Maroons from 1924 to 1928, and was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1926.

Lalonde was a five-time winner of the O'Brien Trophy, which was awarded to the top scorer in the National Hockey Association (NHA). He was also a two-time winner of the Hart Trophy, which was awarded to the most valuable player in the NHL. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1950.

Lalonde was known for his physical style of play, and was one of the first players to use a curved stick. He was also known for his leadership skills, and was the captain of the Montreal Canadiens from 1915 to 1918. He was also the captain of the Montreal Maroons from 1924 to 1928.

Lalonde's career spanned nearly three decades, and he was one of the most influential players of his era. He was a pioneer in the game of hockey, and his legacy continues to live on today.

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