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 17, 2011-Heroics put an end to a long, unpredictable journey for Tim Thomas
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Tim Thomas was never the Golden Boy. You kidding? He didn’t start a game in the NHL until he was 28 and he didn’t become anyone’s regular goalie until he was 31. Until very recently, he would have been recognized on the street in Finland more readily than in downtown Boston. …
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-June 9, 2008-Dominik Hasek retires
He was only goalie to win MVP twice Dominik Hasek, the Detroit Red Wings goaltender known as the Dominator, retired Monday because he said he lacked the motivation for a 17th season. “I don’t feel today that I’m ready to compete on the highest level,” Hasek said during a news conference at Detroit’s Joe Louis …
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This Day In Hockey History-May 27, 2011-Bruins Beat Lightning in Game 7, Advance to Stanley Cup
BOSTON – Vezina Trophy finalist Tim Thomas stopped every shot and gave the Boston Bruins a chance for the big est prize of all – the Stanley Cup. Forget their 20-year absence from the finals. Don’t talk about their epic playoff collapse of last season. And certainly don’t men -tion their powerless power play. None …
This Day In Hockey History-May 19, 2001-The Second Dynasty
It’s been 25 years since Canadiens changed the face of hockey with Cup victory over Flyers The defining moment 25 years ago was an explosion of body on wood, when Canadiens defenceman Larry Robinson nearly drove Philadelphia Flyers forward Gary Dornhoefer clear through the unforgiving boards of the Forum. In his book The Game, former …
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This Day In Hockey History-May 13, 1927-First Vezina Trophy Awarded to Montreal Canadiens George Hainsworth
MONTREAL, May 13 — George Hainsworth, goalkeeper of the Canadien team in the National Hockey league, has been awarded the trophy donated by the Canadien club to the goalie with the best average in the league. The trophy, awarded this year for the first time, will be donated annually and is dedicated to the memory …
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-April 27, 1989-NHL Trophy Finalists Filled With Canadiens
MONTREAL (CP) – If the Montreal Canadiens needed a confidence booster, they got it Thursday when five were nominated for National Hockey League trophies — including rookie coach Pat Burns. “It’s a flattering situation,” said Burns, 37, a finalist along with Calgary coach Terry Crisp and Vancouver’s Bob McCammon for the Jack Adams Trophy for …
This Day In Hockey History-April 22, 2011-Tim Thomas Nominated for Vezina Trophy
By Barbara Matson GLOBE CORRESPONDENT The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) Boston’s Tim Thomas was announced yesterday as one of three finalists for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goaltender, along with Vancouver’s Roberto Luongo and Nashville’s Pekka Rinne. “I’m very happy to hear that,” said Thomas, whose picaresque journey through the NHL took another …