Born and raised in Montreal, he helped the Montreal Jr. Canadiens win the Memorial Cup as junior hockey champions in 1970. That team featured none other than Gilbert Perreault, but it was Monahan who scored the winning goal in the final Memorial Cup game.
Selected by the California Golden Seals in the fourth round (No. 43) of the 1971 NHL Draft, Monahan had 141 points (61 goals, 80 assists) for the Golden Seals, New York Rangers, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues from 1973-81.
His best season was in 1976-77, when he had an NHL career-high 50 points (23 goals, 27 assists) in 79 games with the Capitals.
Selected by the California Golden Seals in the fourth round (No. 43) of the 1971 NHL Draft, Monahan had 141 points (61 goals, 80 assists) for the Golden Seals, New York Rangers, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues from 1973-81.
His best season was in 1976-77, when he had an NHL career-high 50 points (23 goals, 27 assists) in 79 games with the Capitals.
Monahan is probably best remembered by hockey fans for his family connections. His father-in-law was one of the all time hockey greats - Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion. Hartland's son, Shane Monahan, played two seasons for the Seattle Mariners baseball team (1998 and 1999).
After hanging up the skates Hartland moved to suburban Atlanta, where his father in law remained popular after his stint coaching with the Flames. Hartland would become a manager for the United Parcel Service.
An arena in his hometown of Laval, Quebec, was named in his honor in 2014.
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