Bernie Geoffrion

Now that's a list of accomplishments!!!

Bernie spent the majority of his career with the Canadiens. He retired from hockey at the conclusion of the '64 season but was later coaxed out of retirement by the New York Rangers and played the '66-67 and '67-68 season in New York.

After his playing career, Boom Boom coached the Rangers briefly until his health forced him to step down from behind the bench. He later became the inaugural coach of the Atlanta Flames in 1972 and coached them to some strong finishes (for an expansion team). He finished his coaching career by returning briefly to the scene of his greatest triumphs, the Montreal Forum, where he coached the Habs until, once again, his health forced him to step down.

Today, he and his wife surround themselves with their family, and what a family it is. Bernie's father-in-law was the immortal Howie Morenz, also a Hall of Famer. His son Danny played in the NHL for the Canadiens and Jets and son-in-law Hartland Monahan played for the Blues and Rangers. Grandson Shane Monahan is a former Major League outfielder with the Seattle Mariners and a great -nephew, Shea Morenz, was a college quarterback and former first round draft pick of the New York Yankees. How's that for bloodlines?!

Bernie has spent his post-career becoming just as famous off the ice as he was on it. A series of Miller Lite Beer commercials brought Boomer a whole new crowd of fans. Bernie has also been popular on the speaking circuit where his terrific sense of humour, boisterous personality and Quebecois accent make him a favourite. Hockey fans everywhere love to meet this legend and Boom Boom never disappoints!



	Bernie Geoffrion Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion was one of hockey's most colourful personalities. He is, of course, noted for his powerful slapshot which terrorized goaltenders around the NHL in the 50's and 60's. The Boomer's list of achievements in hockey is lengthy to say the least: Calder Trophy winner in 1952 as best rookie of the season Stanley Cup winner in '52-53 Art Ross Trophy winner in '54-55 as the NHL's leading scorer Stanley Cup winner in '56, '57, '58, '59, '60 Art Ross Trophy winner in '60-61 Became second man in history of NHL to score 50 goals in a season Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972 Now that's a list of accomplishments!!! Bernie spent the majority of his career with the Canadiens. He retired from hockey at the conclusion of the '64 season but was later coaxed out of retirement by the New York Rangers and played the '66-67 and '67-68 season in New York. After his playing career, Boom Boom coached the Rangers briefly until his health forced him to step down from behind the bench. He later became the inaugural coach of the Atlanta Flames in 1972 and coached them to some strong finishes (for an expansion team). He finished his coaching career by returning briefly to the scene of his greatest triumphs, the Montreal Forum, where he coached the Habs until, once again, his health forced him to step down. Today, he and his wife surround themselves with their family, and what a family it is. Bernie's father-in-law was the immortal Howie Morenz, also a Hall of Famer. His son Danny played in the NHL for the Canadiens and Jets and son-in-law Hartland Monahan played for the Blues and Rangers. Grandson Shane Monahan is a former Major League outfielder with the Seattle Mariners and a great -nephew, Shea Morenz, was a college quarterback and former first round draft pick of the New York Yankees. How's that for bloodlines?! Bernie has spent his post-career becoming just as famous off the ice as he was on it. A series of Miller Lite Beer commercials brought Boomer a whole new crowd of fans. Bernie has also been popular on the speaking circuit where his terrific sense of humour, boisterous personality and Quebecois accent make him a favourite. Hockey fans everywhere love to meet this legend and Boom Boom never disappoints!