Wayne Gretzky

This Day in Hockey History – November 4, 1987 – Gretzky and Dionne Race to 1,000

(Photo: Compilation of photos of Gretzky (by Rick Dikeman) and Dionne found on Wikimedia Commons) Going into the game on

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,...

This Day in Hockey History – October 1, 1999 – #99 in ’99

Photo: By Randy Stern from Minneapolis, MN, USA (HHOF 3) , via Wikimedia Commons Wayne Gretzky, “The Great One,” became the...

Winter Classic: Hawks Humbled by The Great One

Photo: The Pink Puck The Blackhawks' Captain Jonathan Toews and winger Patrick Kane received the ultimate compliment leading into the Winter Classic...

Blues-Blackhawks Alumni Game Reflects Hockey’s Past, Future

Photo: The Pink Puck In the end, the Blues' star power was too much for former Blackhawks at Saturday's...

Blues legends host former Blackhawks for Alumni Game

Photo: St. Louis Blues Winter Classic weekend will warm up the new sheet of ice at Busch Stadium with some of hockey's all-time...

Countdown to the ‘Arch’ rival Winter Classic

(Photo: St. Louis Blues) On January 2, the St. Louis Blues will host the Chicago Blackhawks at Busch Stadium in St....

Capitals to Honor Captain Alex Ovechkin

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals will honor captain Alex Ovechkin for becoming the fifth-fastest player in NHL history to...

Hockey Nicknames

Nicknames. We might be known to our friends by a nickname. Our friends, schools, or work be better recognized by a nickname. Many sports players have a nickname....

Power Play Woes Plague Rangers; Penguins Even Series at 1-1

(Photo: penguins.nhl.com) On April 18, 1999, Wayne Gretzky played the final game of his NHL career. He wore a New York Rangers home...