Posts About "Gordie Howe"
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 19
October 19th, 2020 If you like legendary names, then Oct. 19 is the date for you. Some of the greatest players to ever strap on a pair of skates in a National Hockey League game had big moments on this date. There were league debuts, first goals, first assists and first wins among today’s memories. The Rocket Blasts No. 500 Maurice Richard made...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 16
October 16th, 2020 The National Hockey League changed forever on this date when one of its most legendary players took to the ice for the first time. Speaking of first, there were plenty of memorable events to happen for the first time as well as some goaltending greats doing what they did best. Mr. Hockey Makes His Debut The NHL welcomed in one of...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 13
October 13th, 2020 So many historic events occurred on Oct. 13 throughout National Hockey League. “Mr. Hockey” scored his first NHL goal in eight years, numerous big names lit the lamp for the first time in their careers, some legendary goaltenders earned shutouts and the first-ever All-Star Game was played in Toronto. Howe Gets Back in the Goal...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 11
October 11th, 2020 Oct. 11 has been a very busy day in National Hockey League history. The expansion era officially began in 1967. Plus, there were memorable moments and milestones by some of the legendary names of the game. Mario’s Super Debut When the Pittsburgh Penguins took the ice at the old Boston Garden, on Oct. 11, 1984, their franchise...
The 5 Greatest Hockey Players Ever
October 10th, 2020 This post about the greatest hockey players ever was first published in July 2015 by former THW writer Felix Sicard. We can't imagine the list changing anytime soon. Sidney Crosby may have a chance of cracking it one day and some are already talking about Connor McDavid becoming one of the all-time greatest, but for now, these guys are...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 8
October 8th, 2020 Oct. 8 is another extremely busy day in National Hockey League history. One of its greatest players ever signed his first professional contract. This date has seen a little bit of everything including some big moments in California and Montreal, a new fixation with rats and the league’s first-ever third-generation player. Red Wings...
The NHL's Exclusive 13 x 30 Club
October 6th, 2020 The 2017-18 season was an incredible season for Russian sniper Alex Ovechkin as he joined not one, but two exclusive clubs. On Mar. 12, he became the 20th member of the 600-goal club and on Jan. 25, the 10th player to join the 13 x 30 club, a group of players who scored 30 goals in at least 13 seasons. Ovechkin also became only the...
The Best NHL Players of All-Time, by Decade
September 30th, 2020 The National Hockey League was founded on November 26, 1917. Over the league's 100 years, countless players have left indelible marks on the game. Names like, Morenz, Shore, Richard, Howe, Beliveau, Orr, Gretzky and Lemieux are uttered in hockey circles with the utmost reverence. If one were to ask multiple generations who the best...
The Best #9's in NHL History
September 15th, 2020 This was originally published in August, 2015 and updated March, 2020. Over the course of the NHL's history, there have been many records put away into the books, rarely to be broken. The class of the best to ever take the ice is fairly crystal clear. At the top would be Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Bobby Orr, with others...
8 Unbreakable Detroit Red Wings Records
September 13th, 2020 Throughout the history of the Detroit Red Wings franchise, countless legends and hockey icons have donned the winged wheel. Those stars have gone on to set some impressive franchise records while playing for the Detroit Cougars, Falcons, and Red Wings. Which team records are truly unbreakable in today’s—and tomorrow’s—NHL?...
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 8
September 8th, 2020 One of the legends of the National Hockey League announced his retirement on this date, but he wasn’t able to stay off the ice very long. This date also saw two Hockey Hall of Fame inductions ceremonies and a memorable postgame speech after a tough international loss. Mr. Hockey Retires….For the First Time Gordie Howe...
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 24
August 24th, 2020 On this date, in 1972, the greatest single class in the history of the Hockey Hall of Fame was inducted. Also, National Hockey League history was made when a part of brothers defected from Europe and became NHL stars. An Elite Class is Inducted The Hockey Hall of Fame is full of the greatest players and most legendary figures of...
The NHL 600-Goal Club
August 22nd, 2020 For most hockey players, winning the Stanley Cup is the ultimate goal. From being drafted to helping a team through the regular season, playoffs and eventually Stanley Cup Finals, hoisting the cup is always the end-goal. Along the way, however, players all seek to play the best they can for a variety of purposes. While players always...
