Showing posts with label 1972-73 NHL season. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1972-73 NHL season. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Ross Lonsberry's 5-Point Night Leads Flyers To 9-0 Rout Of Vancouver

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On March 22, 1973, the Philadelphia Flyers delivered one of the most lopsided victories in franchise history, overwhelming the Vancouver Ca...
Monday, April 6, 2026

Dave “The Hammer” Schultz: First NHL Goal or First Fight - Which Came First?

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When you think of Dave Schultz, one thing immediately comes to mind: fists flying. But in a surprising twist, “The Hammer” didn’t start his...
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

When Pat Quinn Scored, It Counted: Two Big Goals for the 1972-73 Atlanta Flames

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When people think of Pat Quinn, they often remember the imposing defenseman, the respected NHL coach, and the Hall of Fame builder. What th...
Monday, February 16, 2026

Bobby Clarke’s Historic Night: First 100-Point Season in Flyers History

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On March 29, 1973, at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Bobby Clarke etched his name into franchise history. With two goals against the Atlanta...
Monday, January 5, 2026

Gregg Sheppard Scores a Hat Trick in Just His Second NHL Game

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Gregg Sheppard waited more than three years in the minor leagues for his chance to crack an NHL lineup. When that opportunity finally arriv...
Friday, January 2, 2026

Hextall and Goldsworthy Power North Stars to First 10-Goal Game in Franchise History

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On March 7, 1973, the Minnesota North Stars reached a historic offensive milestone at the Met Center, scoring ten goals in a single game fo...
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Frank Mahovlich Scores His 500th NHL Goal Thanks To Henri Richard and Guy Lapointe

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Frank Mahovlich’s legendary scoring touch reached a milestone on March 21, 1973, when he notched his 500th NHL goal at the Montreal Forum. ...
Thursday, October 9, 2025

Len Fontaine Bursts Onto The Scene With 3 Points In His 1st NHL Game

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On opening night of the 1972-73 NHL season, rookie forward Len Fontaine made a stunning first impression in his very first game with the De...
Friday, September 19, 2025

Gilles Villemure Turns Away All 15 Phil Esposito Shots In 1972 Bruins-Rangers Clash

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On December 14, 1972 , the New York Rangers visited the Boston Garden in a showdown that featured two of the NHL’s biggest names: Phil Espos...
Friday, August 1, 2025

Steve Durbano’s 10 Points in 5 Games as a Rookie D-Man? Not Orr, But Still Impressive

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When someone mentions a defenseman putting up 10 points in five NHL games during the 1972-73 season, your first thought might be Bobby Orr ...