Posts About "Mario Lemieux"
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 22
October 22nd, 2020 Oct. 22 has provided plenty of memorable moments in National Hockey League history. Some of the greatest skaters to ever play the game hit personal milestones on this date. Also, a handful of Hall of Fame goaltenders left their mark on the record books. A Pair of Big Games for Super Mario Mario Lemieux scored two goals, on Oct....
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 15
October 15th, 2020 The greatest player in the history of the National Hockey League took his place at the top of the scoring list on this date. Plus, if you wore a hat to a game on Oct. 15, there is a really good chance you threw it on the ice before the end of the night. No. 99 Becomes Number One Packing the Northlands Coliseum to see Wayne...
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...
Remembering What Made Mario Lemieux the Greatest
October 5th, 2020 Equal parts exhilarating and devastating, sports are quite simply unpredictable. Ask the city of Pittsburgh. This week 25 years ago, Penguins fans experienced both emotions at the same time. Riding back-to-back Stanley Cup championships and looking like a team destined to three-peat, Mario Lemieux stepped to the podium at a sudden press...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 5
October 5th, 2020 Oct. 5 is remembered for a lot of firsts in National Hockey League history. There plenty of first goals by future hockey legends, first games by franchises playing in new cities and even the first-ever shootout. Plus, a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers are born on the same day in the same city. History Made in ‘83 The second night...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 2
October 2nd, 2020 This has been a very busy day in National Hockey League history. The greatest offensive defenseman ever took his place at the top of the goals list, a new franchise debuted, multiple captains were named and a season began in Europe. Bourque Sets the High Mark Ray Bourque had pretty much done everything a defenseman could by the...
Gretzky vs Lemieux: Head-to-Head
September 21st, 2020 Similar to other sports leagues, the NHL has been lucky to have some of its greatest players and biggest names play in the same era. The 1950s had Gordie Howe and Maurice 'Rocket' Richard. Bobby Hull, Frank Mahovlich, and Stan Mikita headlined the 1960s while Guy Lafleur and Phil Esposito dominated the 1970s. Even in the 21st century,...
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 15
September 15th, 2020 The date was a pretty big one for Canadian hockey. The national team won a pair of big tournaments and one of the greatest players to ever skate in the National Hockey announced his retirement. The Rocket Calls it a Career Maurice Richard officially announced his retirement on Sept. 15, 1960, after 18 seasons in the league. The...
Every NHL Team's All-Time Leader in Points
September 14th, 2020 It means something to have a good NHL career. For players, numbers and success are everything. After all, that’s what defines a players career when they decide to hang them up. That’s what they are remembered for - the trophies, the awards and the career totals statistically. But it’s something else to hold a place within a...
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 13
September 13th, 2020 Sept. 13 has been a huge date on the international stage as Canada and the Soviet Union battled each other numerous times. Some of the biggest names in National Hockey League history had the honor of playing for their country on this date. Also, an impressive Hall of Fame class inducted and a superstar blueliner is traded across the...
The Best Rookie Seasons in NHL History
September 11th, 2020 The National Hockey League has witnessed a number of sensational rookie campaigns throughout its storied history and this trend is set to continue. With the next squad of exceptional young stars, the NHL is stronger than ever in terms of elite young talent. However, despite the incredible skills of these players, it is...
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 9
September 9th, 2020 This date in hockey history saw some big moments in not only the National Hockey League but also on the international stage. Sept. 9 has been full of Hall of Fame players with induction ceremonies, trades, retirements and even a death. Super Mario Enters the Hall of Fame Sept. 9 has been an active date in the history of the Hockey...
