MONTREAL (CP) – For the first time in the National Hockey League, a New York team has won three individual awards in one season. Results of the voting for five-player awards were announced today. Bryan Trottier of New York Islanders became the youngest forward and second-youngest player Io win the Hart Trophy as the most …
This Day In Hockey History-June 10, 1971-Lafleur, Dionne taken first in 1971 NHL Draft
MONTREAL (CP) — Guy Lafleur, the explosive right-winger from Quebec Rem parts of the Quebec Junior A Hockey League, today had the honor to be the first player picked in the National Hockey League’s 1971 amateur draft Lafleur, who scored 130 goals in 62 regular season games last year, was grabbed by the Stanley Cup …
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 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, 1985-Gretzky: Nobody Can Do It Better In Pro Hockey
EDMONTON, Alberta — Now that Wayne Gretzky has taken another Stanley Cup and gone home for the summer, it’s time to pause. It’s time to inhale and to try to appreciate what this 24-year-old has accomplished in his six years in the NHL. Hockey history will forever be astounded by him. Let’s make sure we …
This Day In Hockey History-February 28, 1987- Dionne Traded to NY Rangers
Kings General Manager Rogie Vachon said that when Marcel Dionne called him and requested a trade, he told him he’d do what he could, even on such short notice on the eve of the National Hockey League’s trading deadline. “Marcel called me last night [Monday), and he asked me to move him,” King General ManagerRogie …
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This Day In Hockey History-February 19, 1979- Mike Bossy Scores His 100th Goal
New York Islanders right wing Mike Bossy scores his 100th NHL goal against the Los Angeles Kings in an 8-3 win at the L. A. Forum in Inglewood, California. He accomplishes the feat in his 129th NHL game, five games faster than Maurice “Rocket” Richard’s longstanding record (134 games) for the fastest 100 goals. “I’m glad it’s over with’ …
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