IMAGE INFORMATION
EditGabriel Jean-Paul "Johnny" Denis - Born February 28, 1924 in Montreal, Quebec - Died January 3, 1989 was a Canadian ice Hockey right winger.
- Edinburgh Trophy Champion 1955 with Shawinigan Falls Cataracts.
- QHL Presidents Cup Champion 1955 with Shawinigan Falls Cataracts.
- Thomas O'Connell Memorial Trophy Champion 1955, 1958 with Shawinigan Falls Cataracts, 1959 with Montreal Royals.
- Émile Genest Trophy Champion 1959 with Montreal Royals.
- Turner Cup Champion 1961, 1962 with St. Paul Saints.
Denis played most of his junior Hockey with Montreal Concordia Civics.
Denis was a career minor league player, but did get 2 stints with the New York Rangers, making his NHL debut on February 16, 1947 vs Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden in 6-2 Ranger win. Denis would play a total of 10 NHL regular season games, picking up 2 assists with 2 penalty minutes.
Denis had the most success with Shawinigan Falls Cataracts, winning the Quebec Hockey League / QHL championship in 1955 and 1958. He was also the scoring champion of the QHL in 1957-58 with 89 points (39 goals).
The Cataracts also won the Edinburgh Trophy championship in 1955.
Denis finished off his Hockey career with back to back Turner Cup championships with St. Paul Saints of the International Hockey League in 1961 and 1962.
