Showing posts with label hockey history. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hockey history. Show all posts
Sunday, October 5, 2025

Gilbert Perreault Becomes the 12th Player in NHL History to Reach the 500 Goal Plateau

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On March 9, 1986, the Buffalo Sabres faithful at the Aud witnessed history. Their franchise cornerstone, Gilbert Perreault, became just the...
Thursday, October 2, 2025

Oh Brother! The Hull Brothers Dominate the Minnesota North Stars in 1971

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The Minnesota North Stars and rookie goalie Gilles Gilbert were in tough on February 6, 1971, when the Chicago Blackhawks came to town. On...
Monday, September 22, 2025

December 16, 1970: Cliff Koroll’s Four-Assist Period Ties NHL Record

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On December 16, 1970, second-year forward Cliff Koroll carved his name into NHL history. In an 8-3 Chicago Blackhawks win over the St. Lou...
Thursday, September 18, 2025

Miroslav Frycer’s Four-Goal Night Leads Maple Leafs Past Gretzky’s Oilers in 1986 Shootout

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The mid-80s Edmonton Oilers were an offensive juggernaut, capable of lighting up the scoreboard at will. In 1985-86, they scored eight or m...
Thursday, September 11, 2025

Mike Gartner Nets His First Career Hat Trick Against the Nordiques in 1979

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On December 1, 1979, Mike Gartner gave Washington Capitals fans a glimpse of the legendary career that was about to unfold. It had been a ...
Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Syl Apps Explodes For Six Points As Islanders Suffer Rough Start

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When the New York Islanders entered the NHL for the 1972-73 season, few imagined that just eight years later they would become a dynasty wi...
Monday, September 8, 2025

Two Goals in Six Seconds: Turgeon’s Historic Whalers Moment

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On March 28, 1987, Sylvain Turgeon snapped out of a scoring slump in dramatic fashion for the Hartford Whalers. Facing Mario Lemieux and t...
Thursday, August 28, 2025

Real Cloutier Nets 3 In 1st NHL Game For The Quebec Nordiques Franchise

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In the final season of the WHA, 1978-79, Real Cloutier led the league with 75 goals and 129 points. It's fitting that Cloutier provided...
Saturday, August 2, 2025

Bill Hicke and Charlie Hodge Star for Oakland Seals in an October 11, 1967 “Game of Firsts”

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It was the beginning of a new era in the NHL. On October 11, 1967, the expansion Philadelphia Flyers traveled west to face the Oakland Seal...
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 ...
Friday, June 27, 2025

The Mahovlich Brothers Turn the Tide in 1971 Cup Final

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On January 13, 1971, the Montreal Canadiens made a bold move, sending Guy Charron, Bill Collins, and Mickey Redmond to the Detroit Red Win...
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Bill Barilko’s Forgotten Goal: The Last Tie Game in Stanley Cup Playoff History

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Most hockey fans remember Bill Barilko for his legendary overtime goal that won the Toronto Maple Leafs the 1951 Stanley Cup. Immortalized ...
Sunday, May 25, 2025

Sabres Legends Shine Bright in 1978 NHL All-Star Game at the Aud

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On January 24, 1978, the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium played host to the 31st NHL All-Star Game, marking the only time the Buffalo Sabres ha...
Friday, May 23, 2025

Grant Mulvey's Historic 5-Goal Game: A Chicago Blackhawks Record That Still Stands

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When fans think of iconic goal-scorers in Chicago Blackhawks history , names like Bobby Hull , Stan Mikita , Jeremy Roenick, and Patrick Ka...
Sunday, March 17, 2024

Danny Gare: The NHL's Rookie Sensation Who Made History in Just 18 Seconds!

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On October 10, 1974, the Buffalo Sabres faced off against the Boston Bruins at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, marking the commencement of ...
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The Miracle in Minnesota: Mario Lessard's 65-Save Masterpiece

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Adding to the awe of this tale is the fact that it unfolded under the watch of a goaltender boasting a career .875 save percentage in the NH...