Hockey History
This Day in Hockey History – June 20, 1992 – Nordiques Double Deal Lindros
Eric Lindros could have starred in a reality TV show if not hockey. For a whole year, he refused to sign...
This Day in Hockey History – June 19, 1999 – Hull Gets Stars’ Point Across
The time approached 2 am, when the second-longest Stanley Cup Final ended the longest NHL season. Game 6 of the finals between...
This Day in Hockey History – June 18, 1987 – Traveling Coach
What began as a bit of a joke, ended with the only time a coach has been traded in the same manner...
This Day in Hockey History – June 17, 1989 – Swede Sundin Selected
The Quebec Nordiques had first pick out of the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. They had only had their eye on one...
This Day in Hockey History – June 16, 1946 – Turk’s Day
Derek Sanderson, who enjoyed the rush and roar of the crowds, was born near the roar of rushing water, at Niagara...
This Day in Hockey History – June 15, 1987 – Hall of Fame in Hockeytown
Toronto, the home of the Hockey Hall of Fame, has hosted all of the formal induction ceremonies but for three. On...
This Day in Hockey History – June 14, 1994 – Rangers in ’94 After 54
All New York Rangers players and fans wanted to change the chanting from “1940” to “1994.” The last time the Rangers had...
This Day in Hockey History – June 13, 1995 – Devils May Care
For nearly four months, it looked as though the NHL would not play a 1994-95 season. When the lockout ended in January,...
This Day in Hockey History – June 12, 1978 and 1979 – Treasure Islanders
How do you build a dynasty? Apparently, you draft players who start their NHL careers by receiving the Calder Memorial Trophy, named...
This Day in Hockey History – June 11, 2012 – Kings Crowned Champions
After 45 years as an NHL franchise, the Los Angeles Kings finally ruled the league. At the end of Game 6...
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