The 1955 hockey season was marked by controversy when the star player of the Montreal Canadians was suspended, sparking a massive riot in Montreal and fueling the growing separatist movement in Quebec that continues to shape the province's politics today.
Fire and Ice: The Rocket Richard Riot
The 1955 hockey season reaches its climax amidst controversy as the Montreal Canadiens' star player is unexpectedly banned by the league president, sparking widespread outrage in Montreal.
