TORONTO (CP) — Mario Lemieux has two important dates this summer. First, he’s getting married June 26. Then he’ll check into the hospital in July for more surgery on a back that has slowed him slightly the last two years. “It will be minor surgery to take scar tissue out of there,” he said after …
This Day In Hockey History-June 11, 1974-Bobby Orr Wins 7th Norris Trophy
MONTREAL -(AP)- Bobby Orr, Boston’s peerless defenseman, won the National Hockey League’s Norris Trophy for a record seventh straight time Tuesday, while his teammates Phil Esposito and Johnny Bucyk, plus Henri Richard of Montreal and Denis Potvin of the New York Islanders, also received honors for the 1973-74 season. The 26-year-old Orr’s selection made him …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 9, 1996-Humble Peter Forsberg is an Avalanche of talent
Panthers ‘scared of Peter,’ says Patrick Roy It is called “the general manager’s game,” and they play it everywhere this time of year, even in the jungle heat of Florida. If you had to pick one player to start a team with, which would it be: Eric Lindros or Peter Forsberg? Two years ago, such …
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 29, 1963-Maple Leafs’ Kent Douglas Wins Calder Trophy
Leaf Freshman $1,500 Richer MONTREAL (CP)—Toronto defenceman Kent Douglas, riding the crest of an early season lead, has won the Calder Trophy as the National Hockey League’s top rookie. He is the first defenceman ever to receive the award. Douglas just squeaked past defenceman Doug Barkley of Detroit Red Wings, who came on strong in …
This Day In Hockey History-April 28, 1948-Red Wings’ Jimmy McFadden Voted Top NHL Rookie
Detroit Star Polls 50 of 54 Possible Points to Win Award MONTREAL, April 29.—(CP)—Jimmy McFadden, chunky 27-year-old centre of Detroit Red Wings, is the 1947-48 Calder Trophy winner as National Hockey League rookie of the year. McFadden’s selection, announced by the NHL, was almost unanimous among 18 sports-writer selectors. He polled 50 of 54 possible …
This Day In Hockey History-April 28, 1969-Northstars’ Danny Grant Wins Calder
MONTREAL (AP) – Danny Grant, 23-year-old left-winger of the Minnesota North Stars, broke the stranglehold Monday of the National Hockey League’s East Division on the league’s individual awards when he was named winner of the Calder Trophy as the outstanding rookie of the 1968-69 season. The choice of Grant and three other award winners was …
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This Day In Hockey History-April 22, 2010-Howard up for Calder
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard, a former Westport Rideau, has been nominated for the Calder Trophy as the National Hockey League’s rookie of the year. The native of Ogdensburg, N.Y., who played two seasons for the Rideaus in the Eastern Ontario Junior B league, posted a 29-save shutout on Tuesday in leading the Red …
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