How a young Wing Watson grounded Golden Jet Hull He was a 23-year-old utility defenseman with a big assignment: Shadow Bobby Hull in the 1966 Stanley Cup semifinals. Bryan (Bugsy) Watson was the young defenseman for the Red Wings. Hull, the father of Wings star Brett Hull, was one of the most feared scorers in …
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 …
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This Day In Hockey History-May 10, 1970-Bobby Orr Wins Three NHL Awards
BOSTON (AP) – Bobby Orr, the Boston Bruins’ spectacular 22-year-old defenseman, became the second player in National Hockey League history to win three league awards in one season Friday. Orr, setting records all along the way in becoming one of hockey’s all-time greats despite his tender age, was given a standing ovation as he received …
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This Day In Hockey History-April 25, 1967-Mikita First Player To Take 3 Trophies
By Al McNeil TORONTO (CP) — Stan Mikita, Chicago Black Hawks’ centre, today became the first player in National Hockey League history to win three individual trophies in one season. He won $9,000 in bonus money. Mikita, an eight-year veteran with the Hawks, automatically won the Art Ross Trophy as league scoring champion when he …
This Day In Hockey History-April 4, 1972-Amateur Hockey Booming in Chicago, Midwest
By F. RICHARD CICCONE Associated Press Writer CHICAGO (AP)—Baseball, the once hallowed national past-time challenged for the entertainment dollar by football and basketball, is getting a new rival at the small fry stage. Amateur hockey is booming. In the Chicago area, the Midwest in general and even in parts of the country where it’s rarely …