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This Day In Hockey History-June 5, 1980-Byng-o! The Kid, Gretzky, has Hart

It was a day like no other in hockey history. On the same day Number 9, The Great Gordie Howe officially retired from hockey, Number 99, The Great Wayne Gretzky, officially ascended his throne. Following the most spectacular first-year performance in National Hockey League history, Edmonton Oilers’ Wayne Gretzky was informed late Wednesday he had …

This Day In Hockey History -February 14, 1999 – Last Game in Maple Leaf Gardens

Fans, players say goodbye to Maple Leaf Gardens TORONTO – The Chicago Blackhawks finished what they started – winning the last NHL game at historic Maple Leaf Gardens just as they won the first 68 years ago. “Unfazed by the hoopla of a gala goodbye party, the Blackhawks dominated all but a few moments in …

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