Today in Hockey History: Jan. 21
Two of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the National Hockey League had milestone moments on this date. Also, new franchise highs were established, memorable All-Star Games were played …
Two of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the National Hockey League had milestone moments on this date. Also, new franchise highs were established, memorable All-Star Games were played …
Before Big Deal Neil, there was Trader Phil. If the nickname for New York Rangers’ Stanley Cup-winning general manager Neil Smith wasn’t widely used during his tenure in the Big …
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This wasn’t the most eventful date in National Hockey League history, but there was a huge win in Philadelphia in 1976. Fans in Edmonton and Los Angeles had a lot …
Growing up in the 1970’s as a hockey fan in Los Angeles, I was intimately familiar with three things very few Angelenos had even a remote grasp upon: 1) Los …
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In March of 1965, NHL President Clarence Campbell began a formal process to expand the National Hockey League from six teams to an even dozen. The maneuver would see franchises …
Marcel Dionne is undoubtedly one of the two best players in LA Kings’ history alongside Wayne Gretzky. Nicknamed “Little Beaver,” the Drummondville, Quebec native is silently the all-time leader among …
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Dec. 15 was a very important date in National Hockey History as two legendary arenas hosted their first games while another old barn saw the last game within its walls. …
Nov. 8 has been a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. Arguably the greatest defenseman ever retired, while a legend scored his first goal and became the league’s …
Two Hockey Hall of Famers tried to be only the second player ever to accomplish a very impressive feat in the same game. Also, there were numerous National Hockey League …
Oct. 21 has seen plenty of memorable moments from some of the best players in National Hockey League history. This date has been big over the years for hockey fans …
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 …
If you ask any young hockey player what they want, more than anything, their answer will likely be to win the Stanley Cup. Precious few have the chance to play a …
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