Hockey History

This Day in Hockey History – September 9, 1982 – Secretary of Defense Appointed

Only about ten days after David Poile had been hired as general manager of the Washington Capitals, he made a big trade...

This Day in Hockey History – September 10, 1943 – Toronto’s Teeder Totter

During the early 1940s, Toronto and Montreal played catch, tossing two young players between them. The game ended on September 10,...

This Day in Hockey History – September 8, 1980 – Two Goalies and Two Coaches

Induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame is a great honor. In 1980, the Hall chose two goalies and two men who...

This Day in Hockey History – September 7, 2011 – In Memoriam

Remembering tragic events can be painful, but the memory of those lost must be honored. On September 7, 2011, a

This Day in Hockey History – September 6, 1991 – Hey, Mr. Wilson!

For the new San Jose Sharks, September 6, 1991 was certainly a day to remember. As they held their very first...

This Day in Hockey History – September 5, 1959 – Introductory Induction

The Hockey Hall of Fame building would not open for another two years when the first member induction ceremony was held...

This Day in Hockey History – September 4, 1946 – Campbell Reaches the Highland

The succession was not supposed to happen so quickly, but World War II changed everything. When the President of the NHL resigned...

This Day in Hockey History – September 3, 1991 – An S for an S

Signing restricted free agents was considered bad karma, as in negative consequences would follow. When the St. Louis Blues signed power...

This Day in Hockey History – September 2, 1976 – O Canada, they stood on guard for thee

Canada felt that it was high time to compromise concerning international play. Back in 1970, Canadian Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) began a...

This Day in Hockey History – September 1, 1999 – Super Mario Levels Up

Some people only go up, never taking it easy. Mario Lemieux skated for 12 seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins, retired in...