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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 3

January 3, 2021 by Greg Boysen

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 …

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Categories Devils History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers History, Red Wings History Tags Bobby Hull, Gordie Howe, Jaromir Jagr, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 2

January 2, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Gordie Howe

Jan. 2 has been a very unique date in National Hockey League history. It has seen two legends of the game do their thing in five different decades. A pair …

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Categories Blues History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Senators History Tags Gordie Howe, Mike Bossy, Steve Yzerman, Top Story

One for the Ages: Dave Keon’s 1979-80 NHL Season

January 1, 2021 by Nathaniel Oliver
Dave Keon of the Hartford Whalers

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 …

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Categories Archives, Hockey History Tags Dave Keon, Gordie Howe, Hartford Whalers, One For the Ages

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 24 & 25

December 24, 2020 by Greg Boysen

It has been nearly 50 years since the National Hockey League has played on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. With that in mind, we have combined all the great …

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Categories Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History Tags Gordie Howe, Henri Richard, Stan Mikita, Top Story

Top 5 Father-Son Duos in NHL History

December 22, 2020 by Jeff Seide
Brett Hull Bobby Hull

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 …

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Categories Archives, Hockey History Tags Bobby Hull, Gordie Howe, Peter Stastny

Red Wings 12 Days of Hockeymas: 8 Retired Numbers

December 17, 2020 by Devin Little

The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down …

Read moreRed Wings 12 Days of Hockeymas: 8 Retired Numbers

Categories Red Wings History Tags Alex Delvecchio, Gordie Howe, Steve Yzerman, Ted Lindsay

Red Wings’ 7 Worst Rookie Seasons in History

December 16, 2020 by Devin Little
Gordie Howe

Whenever the 2020-21 season comes around, the Detroit Red Wings will have a handful of players pushing to crack the roster and begin their rookie season in the NHL. That’s …

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Categories Archives, Red Wings History Tags Gordie Howe, Jim Rutherford, Joe Murphy, Keith Primeau

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 16

December 16, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Gordie Howe & Jean Beliveau

There is little doubt that the city of Montreal is responsible for some of the biggest moments and greatest players in National Hockey League history. They had three of their …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Senators History Tags Gordie Howe, Jean Beliveau, Luc Robitaille, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 13

December 13, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Wayne Gretzky #99 of the Edmonton Oilers

The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of ice skates had plenty of memories on this date in National Hockey League history. He was far from the only …

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Categories Bruins History, Capitals History, Column, Ducks History, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History Tags Gordie Howe, Paul Coffey, Top Story, Wayne Gretzky

Top 10 Toughest Red Wings

December 10, 2020 by Peter Ploshehanski
Steve Yzerman Detroit Red Wings

Motown, The Motor City, Hockeytown. Detroit is a proud, blue-collar, mid-western city that at one time was home to 1.86 million people. It has since fallen from grace but is …

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Categories Hockey History, Red Wings History, Top 10 Lists Tags Bob Probert, Gordie Howe, Steve Yzerman, Ted Lindsay

‘Mr. Hockey’ Gordie Howe

December 4, 2020 by THW Archives
Gordie howe

On December 4, 1968, Gordie Howe scored his 700th goal, becoming the 1st member of this very exclusive club. In honour of this achievement, we are re-running this tremendous tribute …

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Categories Archives, Hockey History, Red Wings History Tags Gordie Howe, Hockey Hall of Fame, Mark Howe

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 4

December 4, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Jimmy Carson, #12 for the Edmonton Oilers

The most successful team in National Hockey League history was founded on this date. Decades later, one of the league’s greatest players achieved something no player ever had and very …

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Categories Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History Tags Gordie Howe, Jimmy Carson, Mark Messier, Top Story
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