MONTREAL (AP) – The Eric Lindros Derby took another turn on Saturday. Suddenly, the Quebec Nordiques found themselves in the middle of a huge controversy as the result of trying to trade the Canadian juniors superstar. In a statement issued by the NHL during Saturday’s entry draft, the league revealed that the Nordiques had actually …
This Day In Hockey History-June 14, 1994-Rangers Win the Stanley Cup, Kiss the Curse Goodbye
NEW YORK — Mark Messier kissed th^ Stanley Cup as more than 18,000 long-suffering Rangers fans danced in the aisles of Madison Square Garden. They broke into a gleeful chorus of what only teasing opposition fans had chanted in the past.“1940, 1940, 1940, 1940.” Then, in the dressing room, New York’s 54-year-old championship curse was …
This Day In Hockey History-June 2, 1993-Behind Net, Gretzky Is The King
Goalies Can’t Turn Their Backs On Him MONTREAL — Wayne Gretzky didn’t discover the little slab of ice behind the net. Bobby Clarke, the old Philadelphia Flyer, did. Gretzky just made it fashionable. Set up shop there, set down an easy chair. Also built a shelf that, to date, holds four Stanley Cups but has …
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This Day In Hockey History-May 31, 1992-Penguins Star Mario Lemieux claims Rangers had “contract” out on him
The Associated Press CHICAGO — Mario Lemieux broke his silence and accused Adam Graves of the New York Rangers of intentionally hurting him in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. “It was intentional, no question about it,” the Pittsburgh centre said before Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final against the Chicago Blackhawks …
This Day In Hockey History-May 25, 2007- Brian Leetch Calls it Quits
The greatest Rangers defenseman, still bitter about being traded, decides to call it quits after 18 seasons and 1,028 points The greatest defenseman in Rangers history officially announced his retirement yesterday via a statement issued through agent Jay Grossman. Then, he made personal calls to several reporters to confirm his decision. “You can’t play forever,” …
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This Day In Hockey History-May 11, 1959-Bathgate Wins Hart Trophy, Howe, Beliveau Follow
Andy Bathgate of the New York Rangers, the flashy right-winger who scored 40 goals although playing with two damaged knees, yesterday won the 1958 59 Hart Trophy as the National Hockey League’s most valuable player. The vote of the writers and broadcasters in each of the six league cities gave Bathgate a substantial margin over …
This Day In Hockey History-May 8, 1950-Chuck Rayner Awarded Hart Trophy as MVP
MONTREAL (CP) — Claude (Chuck) Rayner, the goalkeeper for New York Rangers, is the 1949-50 winner of the Hart Trophy as most valuable player to his team, the National Hockey League announced Monday night. THE SUTHERLAND, Sask., native becomes the second goal-keeper ever to win the award. Roy Worters of the New York Americans was …
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This Day In Hockey History-May 7, 1997-Tikkanen’s Time of Year Has a Ring
By Jim Smith STAFF WRITER Some day, Esa Tikkanen can tell his grandchildren he scored goals on passes from Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky in the same playoff game. But more important to Tikkanen is his quest for a fifth ring. Tikkanen shared Stanley Cups with Messier and Gretzky in Edmonton in 1987 and 1988. …
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This Day In Hockey History-April 18, 1999-Tearful End For Gretzky
NEW YORK (AP) — He played the game with such style and grace, it brought tears to the eyes. When he left hockey, it was Wayne Gretzky who couldn’t keep from crying. “It was a tough game for me today,” Gretzky said of his farewell from the game he dominated for two decades. “1 wanted …
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This Day In Hockey History-April 16, 1999- Gretzky Ready to Retire
Star says only a ‘miracle’ would change his mind Herald News Services OTTAWA 16 Apr 1999, Fri Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) “It’s going to take a miracle” to change Wayne Gretzky’s mind about retiring from hockey following this weekend. Gretzky left virtually no doubt Thursday night he would announce his retirement from the game …
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