Showing posts with label hockey history. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hockey history. Show all posts
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 ...
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Gilbert Perreault’s First NHL Goal: The Moment That Launched the Buffalo Sabres

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When the Buffalo Sabres entered the NHL in 1970, they needed a cornerstone. They found one immediately in Gilbert Perreault. Selected firs...
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...
Saturday, March 28, 2026

Kent Nilsson Steals the Show in Historic First Game at Stampede Corral

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When the Calgary Flames officially began their new chapter in Alberta, fans packed into the intimate Stampede Corral for a night they would...
Thursday, March 26, 2026

Chuck Lefley’s Shorthanded Game-Winner Caps Canadiens Rout of Red Wings in 1974

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On February 15, 1974, the Montreal Canadiens wasted no time electrifying the crowd at the Montreal Forum, jumping on the Detroit Red Wings ...
Monday, March 16, 2026

104 Shots, Just 6 Goals: The Leafs–Rockies Goaltending Classic

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When the NHL began officially tracking shots on goal during the 1959-60 season, few could have imagined a game eventually reaching triple d...
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 8, 2026

Pete Mahovlich Scores Two Goals in Five Seconds for Canadiens Record in 1971

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On February 20, 1971, Pete Mahovlich etched his name into the NHL record book with one of the fastest scoring bursts the league had ever se...
Friday, March 6, 2026

Two Shorthanded Goals Highlight Darryl Sutter’s First NHL Hat Trick

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On October 18, 1981, Darryl Sutter delivered the first hat trick of his NHL career, and he did it in memorable fashion. The Chicago Blackha...
Friday, February 20, 2026

Nine Seconds Of Fury: Bill Hicke’s Power-Play Explosion In 1969

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On October 17, 1969, the Oakland Seals hosted the Los Angeles Kings at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena, and the game barely had t...
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...
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Rogie Vachon Starts 1977-78 With Opening Night Shutout

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The 1977-78 NHL season opened with a statement performance from Rogatien “Rogie” Vachon and the Los Angeles Kings. On October 12, 1977, Va...
Thursday, January 15, 2026

Eight Seconds of History: Lafontaine’s Record-Breaking Night for the Islanders

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Pat Lafontaine wasted little time making history during his first full NHL season with the New York Islanders. The 1984-85 campaign marked ...
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Captain Comes Through With 3 Goals In 1959 Blackhawks Win Over Rangers

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Before Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita became household names, Ed Litzenberger was the offensive engine of the Chicago Blackhawks. From 1956-57...
Friday, December 12, 2025

Rookie Joe Mullen Sets Blues Record with Rapid-Fire Goals in 1982

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Joe Mullen began the 1981-82 season bouncing between the St. Louis Blues and their CHL affiliate in Salt Lake City, but one explosive perfo...
Friday, November 21, 2025

How Gump Worsley Became Part of Bobby Orr’s First NHL Milestone

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Bobby Orr’s legend didn’t take long to spark. After notching an assist in his NHL debut, the Boston Bruins’ rookie phenom waited only two m...
Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Milestone Moment: Maruk’s 300th Goal in His Hometown

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On November 11, 1984, Toronto-born Dennis Maruk reached a personal milestone and did it in front of the fans at Maple Leaf Gardens. Enterin...
Monday, November 3, 2025

Jean Ratelle: 5 Key Points from a Gentleman’s Hall of Fame Career

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Few players embodied grace and skill on the ice like Jean Ratelle . Over an incredible 21-season career split between the New York Rangers ...