When the Bruins introduced Peter Chiarelli as their new general manager May 31, executive vice president Charlie Jacobs said the front office was committed to winning and getting the Original Six franchise back on track. Yesterday; the Bruins took a very large step in that direction 6 feet 9 inches to be exact when they …
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 14, 2001-Lidstrom wins First Norris Trophy
Wing is first European to win Norris Trophy TORONTO — Finally, after three straight years as runner-up; The Red Wings’ Nicklas Lidstrom has become the first European to win the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s best defenseman. With a shy smile, wearing a traditional tuxedo he already had in his closet, Lidstrom kissed his wife, …
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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 10, 1979-Trottier wins Hart, Art Ross trophies; Potvin wins Norris
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-May 18, 1973-Six Norris Trophies In A Row For Bobby Orr
MONTREAL (CP)-Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins brilliant and versatile defenceman, has won the James Norris Memorial Trophy for a record sixth straight time, the National Hockey League announced today. The trophy is awarded annually to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in that position. Orr, a 25-year-old native of Parry …
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-May 3, 1960-Doug Harvey Wins Norris Trophy-Again
Fifth Time in Seven Years Doug Harvey, veteran defenseman of the Montreal Canadiens, won the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the fifth time in the seven years the trophy has been competed for, it was announced today. In winning the trophy which is presented annually to “the regular defense player who demonstrates throughout the season …
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This Day In Hockey History-April 4, 1985-Will Offense Win The Norris Trophy For Paul Coffey?
By John KorobanikThe Canadian Press Defenceman Paul Coffey’s recent offensive rampage may have turned around the struggling Edmonton Oilers and won him player of the week honors in the National Hockey League, but will it also win him the Norris Trophy? Edmonton coach Glen Sather certainly thinks so. Indeed, Sather says Coffey should be handed …