Showing posts with label hockey history. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hockey history. Show all posts
Saturday, June 13, 2026

Rick Martin Reaches 50 Goals In Style With Historic Hat Trick For Buffalo Sabres

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The Buffalo Sabres closed out the 1973-74 NHL season with a memorable night at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, and Rick Martin made sure t...
Friday, June 5, 2026

NHL 3 Star Time Warp: February 8, 1975

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From our "NHL 3 Star Time Warp" series on our Facebook Page : A look back at the 3 stars from NHL games played on February 8, 1975...
Thursday, June 4, 2026

NHL 3 Star Time Warp: February 17, 1973

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From our "NHL 3 Star Time Warp" series on our Facebook Page : A look back at the 3 stars from NHL games played on February 17, 197...
Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Mark Messier and Dave Lumley Set an NHL Record in 1981-82 (Wayne Gretzky Made History Too)

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On March 28, 1982, hockey fans witnessed one of the most famous goals in NHL history when Wayne Gretzky scored his record-breaking 92nd goa...
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

81 Shots, 4 Goals: Ken Dryden vs. Dan Bouchard Was a Classic in Atlanta

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The 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens are remembered as one of the greatest teams in NHL history. Loaded with talent and seemingly unbeatable on m...
Monday, May 11, 2026

Bobby Smith Explodes For 7 Points As North Stars Destroy Jets 15-2 In 1981

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On November 11, 1981, the Winnipeg Jets walked into the Met Center for a road game against the Minnesota North Stars and quickly found them...
Friday, May 8, 2026

Chicago’s John Marks Set An NHL Record In Just 33 Seconds

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On November 13, 1975, the Chicago Blackhawks stormed into the Spectrum in Philadelphia and made NHL history almost immediately. Forward Joh...
Monday, May 4, 2026

Dick Cherry’s Rare Offensive Explosion: Shorthanded Game-Winner Lifts Flyers in 1969

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When fans think of Dick Cherry, offensive heroics aren’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. A dependable, stay-at-home defenseman,...
Saturday, May 2, 2026

Gordie Howe Dominates: Involved in All 5 Red Wings Goals in 1953 Win

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Few players in NHL history have ever controlled a game quite like Gordie Howe did during the 1952-53 season. While his career would stretch...
Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Johnny Bucyk and Bob Perreault Spark Bruins Upset Over Canadiens in 1962-63 Opener

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The gap between the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins couldn’t have been wider heading into the 1962-63 NHL season. Montreal had just fi...
Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Stan Mikita’s OT Heroics Spark Chicago’s Final Playoff Win Before Historic Losing Streak

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On April 17, 1975, at Chicago Stadium, Stan Mikita delivered a clutch overtime performance that would unknowingly mark the end of an era fo...
Thursday, April 16, 2026

He Needed Just 19 Seconds: Ted Irvine’s Record-Breaking OT Winner

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The 1968-69 opening-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Kings and the Oakland Seals was as tight as they come, stretching the full...
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Ron Stewart’s Only NHL Hat Trick Comes In A Perfect Night For Toronto

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Ron Stewart built a long and reliable 21-year career in the National Hockey League, suiting up for over 1,300 regular season games and addi...
Monday, April 13, 2026

Steve Payne Brings the Pain: North Stars Shock Bruins in 1981

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The Minnesota North Stars and Boston Bruins were evenly matched on paper during the 1980-81 NHL season, each finishing with 87 points. But ...
Sunday, April 12, 2026

Toronto’s “Other Swede” Shines: Inge Hammarstrom’s 5-Point Night Powers Leafs Rout

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When discussing Swedish pioneers in Toronto Maple Leafs history, Borje Salming is usually the first name that comes to mind. But during th...
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Bobby Gould’s Big Moment in Washington’s First Playoff Run

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The Washington Capitals endured a long and difficult start after entering the NHL in 1974-75. With just eight wins in their inaugural seaso...
Thursday, April 2, 2026

Rick Vaive & Bill Derlago Combine for 10 Points in Leafs’ 5-2 Win Over Chicago (1982)

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When the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Rick Vaive and Bill Derlago from the Vancouver Canucks in February 1980, the deal didn’t immediately ...