Posts About "Wayne Gretzky"
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 20
October 20th, 2020 Two of the greatest goal scorers in National Hockey League history excelled on this date. Plus, a whole slew of Hall of Fame goaltenders left their mark on the game, while this proved to be a very big date for southern California hockey. A Great Date for Gretzky Wayne Gretzky had a handful of memorable games on this date...
The NHL's Most Unbreakable Records
October 19th, 2020 Many athletes believe - or at least pretend to believe - that records are made to be broken. If that’s the case, they haven’t taken a look at the NHL’s record books, or should I say the book that Gretzky re-wrote. Wayne Gretzky holds or shares 61 NHL records. (Phil/Flickr) Wayne Gretzky’s name is scribbled throughout the...
Revisiting Wayne Gretzky’s Time With the LA Kings
October 19th, 2020 Wayne Gretzky, the greatest player in hockey history. When people talk about him, they usually talk about his immense skill, his accomplishments, or how he led the Edmonton Oilers' 80’s dynasty. His time with the LA Kings usually isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. The Trade On August 9, 1988, the unthinkable happened....
Top 10 Highest Scoring NHL Games of the Modern Era
October 18th, 2020 Offense is making a comeback in the NHL. Games are finishing with higher scores, as the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets displayed in a 15-goal affair just about a year ago. The average of goals per game has gone up over the last few seasons, and the number of 100-point scorers each season has increased,...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 18
October 18th, 2020 Oct. 18 has seen some memorable victories in National Hockey League history, including the first for two expansion teams. There were also plenty of personal milestones reached including first goals, first shutouts and even a very important first professional contract. A Foursome of Historic Wins The third time was the charm for...
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. 14
October 14th, 2020 Oct. 14 is a very important date in National Hockey League history as its greatest player lit the lamp for the very first time. Also, three expansion teams found the win column for the first time and plenty of personal milestones were reached by both players and coaches. A Great Day for Gretzky Oct. 14 is a very important day for...
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. 10
October 10th, 2020 Oct. 10 has provided an incredible number of firsts in National Hockey League history. There have been first games played by new franchises, NHL debuts by some of the all-time greats, first goals and first points. There was also a memorable ending, as the longest consecutive games-played streak saw its final game. A Huge Date for...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 9
October 9th, 2020 The greatest player in the history of the National Hockey League had his fair share of memories on this date throughout his career. Also, on Oct. 9, we’ve seen new franchises hit the ice for the first time, new players leave their mark on the game and plenty of personal milestones by some of the all-time greats. Gretzky’s...
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...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 6
October 6th, 2020 This has been a very busy date in the history of the National Hockey League. Its greatest player ever made his debut on a new team, three expansion franchises took to the ice for the first time and numerous players found the scoresheet for the first time in their careers. Also, the world’s largest crowd for a hockey game gathered in...
