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Former Canadiens Blueliner Inducted To BC Hockey Hall Of Fame
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On Saturday, former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Josh Gorges was inducted into the British Columbia Hockey Hall of Fame. He was welcomed to the Hall alongside Andrew Ladd , Travis Green, Daryl Reaugh, Malcolm Ashford, and the Vernon Vipers (the 2008-09 and 2009-10 teams).
While the stay-at-home defenseman wasn't by any means a spectacular player, his work ethic was second to none, and he excelled defensively at blocking shots and breaking up plays. He spent 13 seasons in the NHL with the San Jose Sharks , the Canadiens, and the Buffalo Sabres , skating in 783 games, picking up 124 points, and racking up 404 penalty minutes.
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Eight of his 13 seasons were spent in Montreal, where he played 464 games for the Sainte-Flanelle, gathered 88 points, and spent 192 minutes in the box. For two of those eight seasons, he wore an A on his jersey and was an important part of the Canadiens' leadership group. The blueliner was instrumental in Brendan Gallagher becoming the player and the professional he has become, as he welcomed the rookie into his home when he first joined the Habs. Gorges was awarded the Jacques Beauchamp Trophy at the end of the 2011-12 season as the team's unsung hero.
Photo credit: Angela Price Instagram
Had he had a choice in the matter, Gorges would likely have finished his career in Montreal, but he was traded to the Sabres on July 1, 2014, after famously refusing to be traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs . The defenseman explained he couldn't see himself playing for a team he spent years despising.
Former Canadiens superstar goalie Carey Price , who played with Gorges for seven seasons, was in attendance at the ceremony to welcome the blueliner to the Hall after being inducted himself in 2024.
Photo Credit: Angela Price Instagram
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