Joseph Georges Gonzague Vézina (1887 – 1926) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played seven seasons in the National Hockey Association (NHA) and nine in the National Hockey League (NHL), all with the Montreal Canadiens. After being signed by the Canadiens in 1910, Vézina played in 327 consecutive regular season games and a further 39 playoff games, before leaving early during a game in 1925 due to illness. Vézina was diagnosed with tuberculosis, and died on 1926.
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21 January 1887 Chicoutimi, Saguenay, Canada
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Died |
27 March 1926 (aged 39) Chicoutimi, Saguenay, Canada
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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