Red Fisher, who spent nearly six decades writing about the Montreal Canadiens for the Montreal Star, and then the Montreal Gazette, has died at the age of 91.
His first assignment for the Montreal Canadiens was on March 17, 1955, the night of the infamous Richard Riot. He covered the Habs through their glory years — during which they won 17 Stanley Cups — followed by some of their darkest years. He retired in 2012.
He joined the Gazette's staff after the Star folded in 1979.
Fisher was named to the Order of Canada last month.
Sad news. Red Fisher, the chroniquer and conscience of hockey, died today. He was 91.
— Michael Farber (@MichaelFarber3) January 19, 2018
I remember asking Red Fisher at the closing of the Montreal Forum what made it such a special place. “Nothing,” he said. “It’s just a building. What made it remarkable were the people in it.”
— Gord Miller (@GMillerTSN) January 19, 2018
Red was one of those special people. He’ll be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Classic photo from @mtlgazette files of Red Fisher, who died today at age 91, with Jean Béliveau. Two hockey legends who will never be forgotten #Habs #HabsIO pic.twitter.com/TS71NgBzkF
— Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) January 19, 2018