A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
This red light from the Montreal Forum got a memorable workout from the NHL goal judge during the Canadiens' run to the Stanley Cup in 1993. The Habs won 10 consecutive games in overtime and the set of red lights ffered here are the ones that were lit whenever the Canadiens scored in odd-numbered overtime periods during the playoffs. This is the original set of red and green lights from behind the goal in the north end of the Forum along boulevard de Maisonneuve, the net the Canadiens defended in the first and third periods of the game. It was also the net the Habs shot on during the second period, as well as the first overtime period during the playoffs. Claude Lemieux's Game 7 overtime winner against Hartford in 1986? This was the light he lit! Obtained by our consignor at the Montreal Forum auction following the Canadiens' final game there in March 1996, these original goal lights feature the electrical fixtures that held them aloft, some 12 feet above ice level, as well as the button that the goal judge would push on the signal box marked "NORD" (French for North). A fascinating piece of hockey history, this unique item is currently located in New Jersey. Arrangements will need to be made to have it shipped or picked up locally.
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