Hockey Player With Most Stanley Cup Rings
For any ice hockey player, winning the Stanley Cup is the ultimate achievement, and the dream of hoisting the Cup above their head is what drives them to put in countless hours of training and hard work. Over the years, several players have made their mark in the NHL by winning the Stanley Cup multiple times. In this article, we will take a look at the hockey players who have won the most Stanley Cup rings.
1. Henri Richard: 11 Rings
Henri Richard, also known as the "Pocket Rocket," won eleven Stanley Cups during his career. He was part of the Montreal Canadiens' dynasty in the 1950s and 1960s, winning Cups in 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1971, and 1973. Richard played center for the Canadiens and was known for his impressive speed on the ice.
2. Jean Beliveau: 10 Rings
Another player who was a part of the Montreal Canadiens' dynasty was Jean Beliveau. The centerman won ten Stanley Cups during his career, in 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, and 1971. Beliveau was known for his leadership both on and off the ice, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972.
3. Yvan Cournoyer: 10 Rings
Yvan Cournoyer, a right-winger for the Montreal Canadiens, won ten Stanley Cups during his career, in 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979. Despite being small in stature, Cournoyer was known for his speed and scoring ability, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982.
4. Claude Provost: 9 Rings
Claude Provost, a right-winger for the Montreal Canadiens, won nine Stanley Cups during his career, in 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1965, 1966, 1968, and 1969. Provost was known for his defensive skills and was a four-time winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy for the best defensive forward in the NHL.
Bryan Trottier: 7 Rings
Bryan Trottier, a centerman for the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins, won seven Stanley Cups during his career. He won four Cups with the Islanders in 1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983, and three with the Penguins in 1991, 1992, and 1993. Trottier was known for his scoring ability and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1997.
Conclusion
Winning a Stanley Cup is the ultimate goal for any ice hockey player, and the players who have won the most Cups have cemented their place in NHL history. Henri Richard, Jean Beliveau, and Yvan Cournoyer were all part of the Montreal Canadiens' dynasty in the 1950s and 1960s, while Claude Provost was known for his defensive skills on the ice. Bryan Trottier won Cups with both the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins and was known for his scoring ability. These players are true legends of the game, and their achievements will be remembered for years to come.
