By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer DENVER—Colorado’s Patrick Roy is retiring, ending the 18-year career of one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history. Roy will make the announcement at a news conference today, team spokesman Jean Martineau said. A four-time Stanley Cup champion, Roy leaves as the NHLs career leader in victories with 551 …
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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 …
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 …
By Jeff Williams STAFF WRITER Brett Lindros’ hockey career is over, Newsday has learned. The Islanders and Lindros will announce, most likely today, that the concussions that have plagued the 20-year-old right winger’s brief career have ended it. In 51 career games, Lindros had two goals, five assists and 147 penalty minutes. Lindros suffered two …
The Great One goes out in style (Associated Press) NEW YORK — He played the game with such style and grace, it brought tears to the eyes. When he left hockey, it was Wayne Gretzky who couldn’t keep from crying. “It was a tough game for me today,” Gretzky said of his farewell from the …
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Orr Stays On Defense-This Day In Hockey History-September 16, 1966
