Showing posts with label 1980s Hockey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1980s Hockey. Show all posts
Thursday, February 26, 2026

Kurri and Gretzky Strike Shorthanded Lightning (Thanks to Lee Fogolin’s Penalty)

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On December 21, 1983, the high-flying Edmonton Oilers hosted the Winnipeg Jets at the raucous Northlands Coliseum. In the heart of the 1983...
Monday, November 10, 2025

Mike Krushelnyski’s Surprise Heroics: The Forgotten Star of the Oilers’ First Playoff Battle with Vancouver

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On April 9, 1986, history was made at Northlands Coliseum as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks faced off for the first time ever in...
Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Dale Hawerchuk’s Four-Point Night Not Enough Against the Mighty Oilers

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On January 4, 1985, the Winnipeg Jets rolled into Edmonton’s Northlands Coliseum for what turned into one of the most memorable regular sea...
Friday, October 10, 2025

Wendel Clark Erupts For 4 Goals In Early-Season Shootout vs Buffalo

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For Toronto Maple Leafs power forward Wendel Clark , the 1986-87 NHL season began with fireworks. After scoring once in the season opener a...
Sunday, September 21, 2025

Bob Bourne Delivers Clutch Goals and Grit vs. the Jets

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The New York Islanders dynasty wasn’t built solely on superstars like Mike Bossy, Bryan Trottier , and Denis Potvin. Players like Bob Bourn...
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Darryl Sittler’s First Game Against the Maple Leafs: A Bittersweet End to a Blue & White Legacy

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On April 4, 1982, at the Philadelphia Spectrum, NHL fans witnessed a bittersweet and historic moment: Darryl Sittler, once the heart and so...
Sunday, July 6, 2025

Dino Ciccarelli Becomes First 50-Goal Scorer in North Stars History

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On March 8, 1982, Dino Ciccarelli etched his name into Minnesota North Stars history by becoming the franchise’s first-ever 50-goal scorer....
Sunday, June 8, 2025

Rick Middleton Shines with Four-Point Night in Fiery Win Over North Stars (Feb. 26, 1981)

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Boston Garden was buzzing as the Bruins hosted the Minnesota North Stars, but no one made a bigger impact than Rick Middleton. In a 5-1 Bru...
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Ray Bourque's Lone NHL Hat Trick Came in a Blowout Win Over the Nordiques

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Ray Bourque’s legendary NHL career included 410 goals, five Norris Trophies, and over 1,600 regular season games. Yet, the Hockey Hall of F...