Gordie Howe
This Day in Hockey History – June 4, 1980 – Mr. Hockey Hangs Up Skates, Again
Gordie Howe, having already retired but then returned to the ice to skate with his two sons, often made the “dad”...
This Day in Hockey History – April 9, 1980 – Gordie’s Goodbye Goal
After a 32-season career that went into five decades, 52-year-old Gordie Howe ended his professional playing days. On April 6, the final day...
This Day in Hockey History – March 23, 1994 – 99 Over 9
What a strange but jubilant feeling Wayne Gretzky must have experienced as he surpassed his idol, Gordie Howe. Everything he did in...
This Day in Hockey History – February 5, 1980 – Howe’s Last All-Star Game
The 1980 NHL All-Star Game was held on February 5, 1980, at Joe Louis Arena, and it was much more than a the...
This Day in Hockey History – January 22, 1966 – Case of the Stolen Sweaters
The scene was the Montreal Forum, and the dates were January 21 and 22, 1966. The victims were the Detroit Red Wings, who were...
This Day in Hockey History – January 20, 1970 – Just Another All-Star Game
On January 20, 1970, St. Louis hosted the 23rd NHL All-Star game. It seemed like just another game for show. However, there were...
This Day in Hockey History – December 9, 1933 and 1956 – Tied for Most Goals
What a difference almost a quarter century makes in the NHL. On December 9, 1933, Montreal Canadiens center Howie Morenz only needed 246...
This Day in Hockey History – November 27, 1960s – Howe to Become Top Scorer
No one is surprised that Gordie “Mr. Hockey” Howe broke through numerous milestones. More interesting is that he set multiple records – for...
This Day in Hockey History – October 19, 1979 – Howe He Does It for the Whalers
(Photo: By Wasted Time R at en.wikipedia , from Wikimedia Commons) The Hartford Whalers, as a new NHL franchise, finally won their...
This Day in Hockey History – October 16, 1946 – “Mr. Hockey” Takes Wing
Gordie Howe, who was so iconic that he was known as “Mr. Hockey,” began his illustrious career in 1946. On October 16,...
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