Blake was a left winger who played for the Montreal Maroons and the Montreal Canadiens. He was known for his speed and agility on the ice, and was a key contributor to the Canadiens' Stanley Cup victories in 1944, 1946, and 1953. He was also a three-time winner of the Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded to the NHL's most valuable player.
Blake retired from playing in 1948, but his hockey career was far from over. He was named head coach of the Canadiens in 1955 and led the team to eight Stanley Cup championships in his 13 years as coach. He was also the first coach to win the Jack Adams Award, given to the NHL's top coach.
Blake was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966 and his number 12 was retired by the Canadiens in 1975. He was also named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in 2017.
Toe Blake was a legendary hockey player and coach who had a remarkable career in the NHL. He was known for his speed and agility on the ice, and was a key contributor to the Canadiens' Stanley Cup victories. He was also the first coach to win the Jack Adams Award, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966. His number 12 was retired by the Canadiens in 1975, and he was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in 2017. Toe Blake's legacy will live on for many years to come.
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