Former Montreal Canadiens hockey great Jean Beliveau has been taken to hospital after he suffered a stroke Wednesday night.
Beliveau, 78, is receiving treatment in the neurological department at Montreal General Hospital, CTV Montreal has learned.
There are no details yet concerning his condition, but Beliveau's life is reportedly not in danger.
During his 20-year NHL career, Beliveau won the Stanley Cup 10 times. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and has been named the honourary captain of Canada's 2010 men's Olympic hockey team.
Beliveau played for the Montreal Canadiens for his entire career, earning 1,219 points in 1,125 games with the team. He retired from the NHL in 1971, without having represented Canada in any international tournament.
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Beliveau, 78, is receiving treatment in the neurological department at Montreal General Hospital, CTV Montreal has learned.
There are no details yet concerning his condition, but Beliveau's life is reportedly not in danger.
During his 20-year NHL career, Beliveau won the Stanley Cup 10 times. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and has been named the honourary captain of Canada's 2010 men's Olympic hockey team.
Beliveau played for the Montreal Canadiens for his entire career, earning 1,219 points in 1,125 games with the team. He retired from the NHL in 1971, without having represented Canada in any international tournament.
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