VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Dale Hawerchuk and Joe Mullen, two of the National Hockey League’s top scorers in the 1980s, found new homes Saturday in a pair of draft-day trades. Hawerchuk, Winnipeg’s all-time leading scorer, was traded to the Buffalo Sabres in a four-player deal in which the Jets got Phil Housley. The trade …
This Day In Hockey History-June 11, 2002-The story of Bugsy Watson and Bobby Hull
How a young Wing Watson grounded Golden Jet Hull He was a 23-year-old utility defenseman with a big assignment: Shadow Bobby Hull in the 1966 Stanley Cup semifinals. Bryan (Bugsy) Watson was the young defenseman for the Red Wings. Hull, the father of Wings star Brett Hull, was one of the most feared scorers in …
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 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 4, 1980-‘MR. HOCKEY’ GORDIE HOWE QUITTING AFTER FIVE DECADES
HARTFORD, Conn (CP) — Gordie Howe, No. 9 on his sweater but No. 1 in hockey, has retired. The nonpareil right winger made the announcement at a news conference today, confirming reports that had been circulating unofficially for a couple of days. He will remain with Hartford Whalers as director of player development. His National …
This Day In Hockey History-May 30, 2000- Brodeur Vs. Belfour
This isn’t Patrick Roy vs. Ed Belfour, but it’s the matchup everyone will talk about, dissect and scrutinize. The Stars’ Ed Belfour vs. New Jersey’s Martin Brodeur. Seven years separate the two goalies (Belfour is 35, Brodeur 28), but both are going for their second Stanley Cup Trophy. Belfour is playing at the highest level …
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This Day In Hockey History-April 7, 1999-Patrick Roy Sets Record With Ninth 30 Win Season
DENVER — Peter Forsberg scored his fourth goal in three games as the Avalanche extended its unbeaten streak to eight with a victory over the Predators. Chris Drury added three assists for the Avalanche, who continued to keep pace with Detroit in the chase for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The …
This Day In Hockey History-April 5, 1966-Bill Mosienko Sets Quick-Scoring NHL record
Bill Mosienko’s quick-scoring NHL record probably will never be broken WINNIPEG CP)—Bill Mosienko plays hockey today for charity and to keep his waistline trim. But he still relishes “one of the greatest feelings you can get—knowing you have reached the top.” The top for Mosienko, now 44 and the operator of a bowling alley, was …
This Day In Hockey History-April 3, 1966- Bobby Hull Sets New NHL Scoring Record
Although the Hawks lost both weekend games, Bobby Hull scored his 54th goal and also picked up an assist to set a record for most points in a season. Hull’s two points gave him 97 for the season, one more than the 96-point mark that former Montrealer Dickie Moore set in 1958-59. Bobby Hull hasn’t …
This Day In Hockey History-April 3, 1996-Grant Fuhr Sets NHL Record With 76 Straight Starts
Injury Ends Fuhr’s Streak at 76 Games Associated Press DENVER – St. Louis Blues goaltender Grant Fuhr, hobbled by a strained right knee, did not make the trip to Colorado for Wednesday night’s game with the Avalanche, ending his NHL-re-cord streak at 76 consecutive starts. Fuhr had started every game this season for the Blues, …