# A Burning Fire: Maurice Richard

An episode of [Canadian History Ehx](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1437838013), 29 Sep 2026, 38 min.

Audio: https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU2757433316.mp3

Maurice Richard was known as The Rocket for not only his speed on the ice, but the fire he brought to every game. More than a hockey player, he became a cultural icon and hero to the Quebec people. He was one of the greatest to ever lace up skates. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET: https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://canadaehx.com/shop/ Hello Fresh: HelloFresh.ca/CHEHX E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 *sources* • NHL: https://www.nhl.com/player/maurice-richard-8448321/stats • Canadian Encyclopedia: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/rocket-richard • Ville de Montreal: https://ville.montreal.qc.ca/ordre/en/maurice-richard • Dictionary of Canadian Biography: https://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/richard_maurice_22E.html • Our Life With The Rocket by Roch Carrier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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