Posts tagged with "Boom-Boom Geoffrion"
Jean Beliveau: A Class Act
March 3rd, 2017 On this date, March 3, 1968, Jean Beliveau scored for the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-2 loss to the Red Wings to become the second player in NHL history with 1,000 points. It was his 911th NHL game, 27 games earlier than Gordie Howe, who had reached point No. 1,000 on Nov. 27, 1960, his 938th NHL game. In honor of that Hall of Fame...
When the Canadiens' Dynasty Ended for Good
February 9th, 2017 When sports historians speak in terms of true dynasties (that is, success that lasts for a few generations, as opposed to a few years), three franchises come to mind: the Yankees in baseball, the Celtics in basketball and the Montreal Canadiens in hockey.
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Henderson Nets 4 for Wings
October 28th, 2016 Paul Henderson scored four goals last night to lead the Detroit Red Wings to their first win of this National Hockey League season. Red Wings downed the New York Rangers 5-3 at the Olympia in Detroit. It was the only game on the NHL schedule. Rangers Led Early Early in the contest, it appeared that the Wings would drop their fifth...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Bing Crosby Wants NHL Club
October 26th, 2015 Singer Bing Crosby confirmed yesterday that he is a member of a syndicate that wants to bring NHL hockey to San Francisco. Crosby said that his group has not yet submitted an application to the league. He is aware of others in the Bay Area that also want the franchise, and he plans on contacting them to see if they should pool...
