Posts About "Gordie Howe"
Today in Hockey History: March 31
March 31st, 2020 This is a very important date in hockey history as one of the greatest players to ever lace up a pair of skates was born on March 31. There were plenty of huge milestones that were reached on this date by some of the legends of the game, including a Hall of Famer’s final game. Happy Birthday, Mr. Hockey We usually wrap up this...
History of the Houston Aeros
March 30th, 2020 The Houston Aeros were a member of the now-defunct World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972-78. They were highly successful, making the playoffs each of their six seasons and won two league championships in three final appearances. The Aeros were the first major professional hockey team in Texas and became one of the state's most...
Phantom Sniper Fires Up Red Wings' "Terrible Ted"
March 24th, 2020 Back in the 1950s, the Detroit Red Wings were nearly unstoppable. That is, until Jack Adams broke up the band. But before Adams could attempt his own rebuild, the franchise won four Stanley Cups in six years. Between 1950 and 1956, the Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs met in the Stanley Cup semi-finals five times. Detroit won...
Today in Hockey History: March 24
March 24th, 2020 Today’s trip through the history of the game takes to some of the most storied cities in the National Hockey League. We will make stops in Detroit, Montreal, Chicago and Pittsburgh where there has been plenty of winning over the decades. Plus, if you are a fan of shutouts, then March 24 is a good day for you. Motown March...
Today in Hockey History: March 23
March 23rd, 2020 While there are still no new hockey games to talk about, we will continue our look back at the rich history of the sport. On this date, the greatest goal scorer to ever play took his spot at the top of the mountain. Also, one of the oldest and most heated rivalries in the National Hockey League had its first big moment. The Great One...
One for the Ages: Dave Keon's 1979-80 NHL Season
March 22nd, 2020 By the time Dave Keon returned to the NHL for a curtain call with the Hartford Whalers, he was 39 years old. Even at 39, he was still only the third oldest player on the team behind fellow legends Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull. As the 1979-80 season progressed, Keon would turn 40 while Howe and Hull turned 52 and 41, respectively. While...
