Posts About "Jari Kurri"
Today in Hockey History: May 21
May 21st, 2020 Two of the greatest dynasties National Hockey League history hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup on this date. May 21 has also seen some big individual performances and final games for future Hall of Famers. A Pair of Dynastic Wins On May 21, 1979, the Montreal Canadiens won their fourth straight Stanly Cup and their sixth of the 1970s....
Today in Hockey History: May 18
May 18th, 2020 The most-winningest franchise in National Hockey League history had plenty to celebrate on this date throughout the decades. Also, one of the greatest European imports to ever play in the league is celebrating a milestone birthday. Let’s Hear it For the Habs This date has been very kind to the Montreal Canadiens over the years....
A Royal Celebration: All-Time LA Kings by Country
May 12th, 2020 I will focus my attention on both traditional hockey power countries as well as a few lesser established, yet equally compelling ones, as well. The criteria is that the player must have played for the Kings for either one full season or multiple, partial seasons at the very least. The Celebrated Kings United Kingdom The...
Edmonton Oilers With 100-Point Seasons
March 29th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers have been home to some of the best players to ever play the game. From their dynasty days in the 1980s to the modern-day NHL, nine Oilers have scored 100 points in a single season. Here's a look at those nine players who have reached the century mark while playing in Oil Country. Wayne Gretzky 10-Time...
Edmonton Oilers 50-Goal Scorers
January 28th, 2020 During the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers epitomized offense. From the 1981-82 season through 1985-86, they scored an average of 5.29 goals per game. They peaked in the 1983-84 season, putting up a whopping 446 goals in 80 games, a 5.58 goals-per-game average. Opposing teams couldn’t stop them, but could only try to limit the damage...
McDavid Chasing Oilers Legends
January 10th, 2020 In what Connor McDavid has done in four and a half seasons, he is already being spoken about as a legend in the making. One thing that will always loom over his once-in-a-generation-talent is that Wayne Gretzky was also an Edmonton Oiler who just happened to win four Stanley Cups in his nine years wearing the same jersey (10 seasons if...
