MONTREAL — Henri Richard, the speedy centre who won a record 11 Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadians, died Friday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
He was 84.
The Canadiens confirmed his death on Twitter.
"The Montreal Canadiens are saddened to learn of the passing of one of the organization’s greatest legends and ambassadors, Henri Richard, this morning," the Canadiens tweeted. "Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to the Richard family."