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Videos- The Richard Riot 66 Years Ago Tonight

03/17/2021 at 2:02pm EDT

via Sportsnet's YouTube channel,

March 17, 1955, A riot erupts in the streets of Montreal, with fans violently protesting NHL President Clarence Campbell's suspension of Maurice Richard the day before. The Canadiens forfeit their game to the Red Wings after a smoke bomb goes off in the Forum and crowds spill into the streets.

Below, find two additional videos, one shorter, one a documentary.

Video using pictures to tell the story.

Documentary

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