Maurice Richard in a portrait taken at Maple Leaf Gardens in November 1942, a month after he signed his rookie contract. He won the Stanley Cup eight times -- in 1944, 1946, 1953 and 1956 ...

Tuesday marks the 25th anniversary of Montreal Canadiens legend Maurice "Rocket" Richard's passing, yet he remains just as much of an icon in Quebec as ever. How could he not, after all?

the Quebec government called a press conference at the Bell Centre on Sunday to announce it was making Maurice “The Rocket” Richard a historical figure.

MONTREAL - The late, legendary Montreal Canadiens goal scorer Maurice Richard is now also an official historic figure in Quebec, the province announced Sunday. Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu ...

The late, legendary Montreal Canadiens goal scorer Maurice Richard is now also an official historic figure in Quebec, the province announced Sunday. Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe ...

Quebec Minister of Culture and Communications Mathieu Lacombe, right, and Quebec Sports Minister Isabelle Charest unveil a plaque designating former hockey great Maurice 'The Rocket' Richard as an ...