Showing posts with label Vintage Hockey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vintage Hockey. Show all posts
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...
Sunday, April 5, 2026

Jacques Plante’s Smashing Debut With the Boston Bruins

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When Jacques Plante joined the Boston Bruins late in the 1972-73 season, few could have predicted just how memorable his short stint would ...
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Marcel Bonin’s Forgotten 5-Assist Night Powers Canadiens Rout in 1959

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When fans reflect on the legendary late-1950s dynasty of the Montreal Canadiens, a handful of iconic names immediately come to mind: Jean B...
Monday, March 30, 2026

Terry O'Reilly’s Wild Night: Three Fights in One Playoff Game vs the Islanders

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On April 19, 1980, Terry O'Reilly delivered one of the grittiest performances of his career, dropping the gloves three times in a singl...
Monday, March 23, 2026

A One-Man Offense: Eddie Joyal’s Hat Trick Heroics with the 1968-69 Los Angeles Kings

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During the 1968-69 NHL season, Eddie Joyal delivered the finest offensive campaign of his career, leading the Los Angeles Kings with 33 goal...
Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Bobby Clarke Powers Flyers With Rare Special-Teams Hat Trick

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On March 28, 1974, at the Omni in Atlanta, Bobby Clarke delivered one of the most unusual hat tricks of his NHL career. The Philadelphia Fl...
Sunday, March 1, 2026

Detroit’s Only Hat Trick Of 1962-63 Belonged To Norm Ullman

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The 1962-63 Detroit Red Wings were a powerhouse. They reached the Stanley Cup Final, featured three top-ten goal scorers, and were led offen...
Thursday, December 4, 2025

Guy Lapointe’s Lone NHL Hat Trick Comes in Wild 8–6 Loss to Buffalo

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Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lapointe had plenty of monster nights during his Hall of Fame career, but none quite like November 13, 1974. ...
Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Börje Salming: The Swedish Trailblazer Who Redefined NHL Defence

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When Börje Salming arrived in Toronto in 1973, few in the NHL were prepared for what the Swedish defenceman would bring. At a time when Eur...
Saturday, November 15, 2025

The French Connection’s Incredible Run of Multi-Point Explosions in 1975-76

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Few lines in NHL history ever blended skill, creativity, and firepower like the Buffalo Sabres’ legendary French Connection: Gilbert Perrea...
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...
Sunday, October 26, 2025

The Rookie Who Stopped Everything: Roger Crozier’s Incredible 1964-65 Season

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Sometimes the simplest formula for hockey success is also the hardest to execute: don’t let the puck go in the net. That’s exactly what Rog...
Tuesday, October 14, 2025

How Johnny Bower Stole Boston’s Christmas in 1966

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On December 24, 1966, Maple Leaf Gardens played host to a special kind of Christmas story, one written by the legendary Johnny Bower betwee...
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...
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Wayne Connelly’s Hat Trick Leads North Stars to First-Ever Win Over Canadiens

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On March 4, 1968, the Minnesota North Stars hosted the Montreal Canadiens at the Metropolitan Sports Center for their final meeting of the ...
Saturday, October 4, 2025

The Night Rick Martin Mixed Goals and Grit Against Toronto

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Rick Martin was closing in on his second straight 50-goal season for the Buffalo Sabres when they faced the Toronto Maple Leafs at Maple Le...