L’Affaire Richard, or the Maurice Richard Riot, is a significant event that demonstrates the passion of French-Canadians for hockey and the Montreal Canadiens. In 1955, Richard was leading the league in scoring when he hit a referee during a game in Boston, resulting in an unprecedented suspension for the rest of the season and playoffs. Many French-Canadians viewed the suspension as another example of humiliation at the hands of the English, and protests erupted in Montreal, resulting in a riot that caused over $100,000 in damages. The suspension and subsequent riot highlighted the linguistic divide in Canada, with French media supporting Richard and English media supporting Campbell. The riot was a catalyst for the rise of French-Canadian nationalism in Quebec, and Richard became an important figure in Quebec’s history. His number 9 was retired permanently by the Canadiens, and he has been honoured with the naming of various arenas, parks, and streets. The Maurice Richard trophy is given annually to the highest goal scorer in the NHL. The riot remains a significant event in Canadian history, with retrospectives appearing in newspapers even 50 years later.