1955-56 NHL season

 This season had (you know) 6 teams and a 70 game schedule. Highlights include: October 6, Glenn Hall starts the first of 512 consecutive games in net. His first season he had 12 shutouts and a 2.11 GAA. October 13, Montreal signs Henri Richard. November 5, Jean Beliveau scores 3 power play goals in 44 seconds. That causes a rule change where if you score on a 2 minute power play, then the penalty ends.  December 29, officials wear black and white striped shirts for their uniforms for the first time. March 15 Jean Beliveau sets a record for centers with his 45th goal of the season. Montreal ends Detroit 7 year run on top with their first place finish. Playoffs: semi finals; Montreal 4 New York 1, Detroit 4 Toronto 1. Stanley Cup: Montreal 4 Detroit 1. Montreal ends Detroit's dynasty and begins one of their own. Coming up soon is the 1956-57 season. 

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