BUFFALO. N.Y. (AP) – In the third exhausting overtime, the tired eyes of Texas finally gazed upon the Stanley Cup. Brett Hull scored on a rebound at 14:51 of the third overtime, putting a rebound over weary Dominik Hasek as the Dallas Stars won hockey’s biggest prize as much by exhaustion as execution, beating the …
This Day In Hockey History-June 17, 1993-Mario Lemieux takes Hart Trophy, Art Ross Trophy & Masterton
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 16, 1977-WHA clubs perform annual draft ritual
TORONTO (CP) – The World Hockey Association may or may not operate as an independent league next season, but if it does it will be ready to do battle with the National Hockey League for some of the best graduates of amateur ranks. The nine WHA teams still in existence after the demise of Phoenix …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 10, 2016- Hockey World Mourns the Loss of Gordie Howe
Hall of Famer Gordie Howe did it all in career that spanned five decades In a country where hockey is king, Gordie Howe ruled for decades. A Canadian icon, Howe grew up in the Great Depression playing hockey on prairie ponds – on hand-me-down or jerry-rigged skates. He went on to become Mr. Hockey, a …
This Day In Hockey History-June 9, 2003- Brodeur gets shot at redemption
He was offered the keys to Doc Brown’s DeLorean. a seat in H.G. Wells’ time machine, some space in Bill and Ted’s telephone booth. Bend time, Martin Brodeur was told. Go back to Game 7 of the 2001 Stanley Cup Finals. Not exactly one of Brodeur’s name-in-lights evenings. He let three pucks get by him. …
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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 …
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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-June 1, 1976-Bobby Orr Leaves Boston Bruins, Becomes Free Agent
There are 30 major league hockey teams spread across the United States and Canada, and all but one received the following telegram yesterday: “As of today, Bobby Orr is a free agent. If you are interested in acquiring his services for the future, please contact me at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, on June 7. …
This Day In Hockey History-June 1, 1974-WHA Amateur Draft- Vancouver Blazers sign top two draft picks
TORONTO (CP) — Pat Price says he will follow the tradition of many other rich young hockey players and buy a sleek sports car. Price, a 19-year-old defenceman from Saskatoon Blades of the Western Canada Hockey League, was the first choice Friday in the World Hockey Association amateur draft. He then signed with Vancouver Blazers …
This Day In Hockey History-May 28, 1976-Houston Aeros Draft Bobby Orr
By TOM HINE WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The big, burly Texan leaned back in his chair and let out a big, brassy Texan roar.He kicked the heels of his cowboy boots on the floor and slapped his dungaree-clad knees. “Can you believe it?” he laughed. “The Houston Aeros have drafted Bobby Orr. We’ve drafted THE Bobby …
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