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Aurèle Joliat

Aurèle Joliat, hockey player (b at Ottawa 29 Aug 1901; d at Ottawa 1 June 1986). Left-winger for the Montreal Canadiens 1922-38. In 644 games, and despite his 170 cm height and meagre 61 kg weight, he amassed 270 goals and 190 assists.

Joliat, Aurèle

Aurèle Joliat, hockey player (b at Ottawa 29 Aug 1901; d at Ottawa 1 June 1986). Left-winger for the Montreal Canadiens 1922-38. In 644 games, and despite his 170 cm height and meagre 61 kg weight, he amassed 270 goals and 190 assists. A member of the all-star team of 1931, he was with the Canadiens for 3 of their Stanley Cup victories (1924, 1930 and 1931) and was winner of the Hart Trophy (most valuable player) in 1934.

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