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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Hawks Blow Three-Goal Lead When Habs Win Finale, 5-4 MONTREAL. April 13.——Montreal Canadiens won their first Stanley Cup since 1931 tonight, coming behind a three-goal deficit to edge out Chicago Black Hawks. 5-4, in overtime on Toe Blake‘s series-winning goal. The goal gave Canadiens the final series in four straight games. It was a fitting …
Montreal’s Jacques Plante Makes History as First NHL Goalie to Wear Facemask-This Day In Hockey History-November 1, 1959
