Posts About "Bobby Hull"
Top 3 Wingers in Blackhawks History
January 10th, 2021 In hockey, wingers have a simple job: score goals. As easy as it sounds, it takes a lot to be a top winger in the NHL. The Chicago Blackhawks are lucky to have had plenty of strong wingers throughout the history of their franchise, but a few stand out much more than the others. Here is a look at the best of the best. 3....
Bobby Hull - The Golden Jet
January 3rd, 2021 He dominated two different professional leagues for more than two decades. He won three Art Ross Trophies, two Hart Memorial Trophies, two Avco Cups, a Lady Byng Trophy, and a Stanley Cup. He was an NHL first All-Star 10 times and a World Hockey Association All-Star thrice. He's Bobby Hull. He's "The Golden Jet." He's without a...
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 3
January 3rd, 2021 The players who had big days on Jan. 3 reads like a list of who’s who in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Some of the greatest players in the history of the National Hockey League set new records, reached personal milestones and added to their impressive resumes. Let’s buckle in for our daily trip through the decades/ Howe &...
Top 5 Father-Son Duos in NHL History
December 22nd, 2020 Father-son bloodlines are deeply rooted in the NHL. And with every passing NHL Draft, it seems there’s high-end talent continuing to be passed-on. It's a family tradition. Fathers teach their sons the little things that it takes to be an NHL athlete. They benefit from their knowledge, their connections, their coaches and often...
Jets Hockey Card Collections Aren't Complete Without These Beauties
December 20th, 2020 $1.29 million. For an NHL contract, that’s well below average. But for an NHL trading card, that’s not just above average – that’s top of the scale. A Gem Mint 10 Wayne Gretzky rookie card from 1979 recently auctioned for $1.29 million, becoming the first hockey card to cross the seven-digit threshold, an exclusive club...
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 20
December 20th, 2020 Dec. 20 has been a very eventful and exciting date in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of the biggest names in the Hall of Fame had memorable moments on this date, especially in the “Original Six” cities of Montreal and Chicago. Let’s all climb about our hockey time machine and take our daily trip through the...
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 15
December 15th, 2020 Dec. 15 was a very important date in National Hockey History as two legendary arenas hosted their first games while another old barn saw the last game within its walls. Also, five was the magic number on this date as numerous franchises had players accomplish various feats for the first time ever. Let’s take our daily trip back in...
Top 12 Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL
December 8th, 2020 The NHL is getting faster. Gone are the days when hitting and grinding are enough to compete in the best league in the world. Now, speed and skill reign supreme. For some players, this comes more naturally than others. In today's NHL, players have shifted their focus because of this. NHL trainer Matt Nichol noted this shift in...
Unsalaried: The Era of the Two-Job Hockey Player
November 12th, 2020 Before the era of massive contracts and multi-million dollar stars, the greatest players in the National Hockey League needed to supplement their income with an offseason career. At the time, the league was still considered a fledgling organization and lagged behind its North American contemporaries in both popularity and revenues....
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 23
October 23rd, 2020 One of the greatest scorers in National Hockey League history hit a milestone, on this date, that very few players have ever reached. Also, this was a pretty memorable day for Boston hockey fans and players scoring hat tricks over the years. Messier Nets No. 600 Mark Messier became the 10th player in NHL history to score 600...
Chicago Blackhawks' Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time
October 22nd, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks have had a long and storied history as one of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises. There have been a number of Hall of Famers and colorful characters to have put on the famed Blackhawks sweaters through the decades. This list chronicles the top 20 goal scorers in team history. 1. Bobby...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 22
October 22nd, 2020 Oct. 22 has provided plenty of memorable moments in National Hockey League history. Some of the greatest skaters to ever play the game hit personal milestones on this date. Also, a handful of Hall of Fame goaltenders left their mark on the record books. A Pair of Big Games for Super Mario Mario Lemieux scored two goals, on Oct....
Blackhawks Showdown: Hull vs. Kane
October 17th, 2020 As the COVID-19 crisis has paused the NHL season, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the history of Chicago Blackhawks. Today we decide once and for all who the greatest forward in Blackhawks history is - Bobby Hull or Patrick Kane. Related: Flyers Showdown - Eric Lindros vs. Bobby Clarke It’s important to note that Hull left...
