Posts About "Bob Wall"

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Bomb Bruins

October 31st, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings gained a measure of revenge for their 6-2 opening night loss to the Boston Bruins by bombing Boston 8-1 at the Olympia in Detroit last night. It was the only game on the National Hockey League schedule, capping off a light weekend on which only three games were played. Saturday night, the Bruins came from a 3-1...

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Abel's Hunch Works for Wings

March 24th, 2016 Hank Bassen's stellar goaltending lifted the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers last night. Bassen was only in the Wings net thanks to a hunch played by Wings coach Sid Abel. The win moved Detroit to within one point of third-place Toronto. Gordie Howe scored at 7:29 of the third period to provide Detroit with...

Captains of the Los Angeles Kings, Part 1: 1960's & 1970's

November 18th, 2014 The Los Angeles Kings have had 13 captains since joining the NHL in 1967. Four are in the Hall of Fame and the team has retired three of their numbers. Who had the biggest impact, was most memorable or made the greatest contribution? Who was the shortest serving captain? Can you name them all? The Birth of the Los Angeles Kings It...