Showing posts with label hockey trivia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hockey trivia. Show all posts
Thursday, October 9, 2025

Len Fontaine Bursts Onto The Scene With 3 Points In His 1st NHL Game

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On opening night of the 1972-73 NHL season, rookie forward Len Fontaine made a stunning first impression in his very first game with the De...
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 ...
Monday, September 15, 2025

Gary Smith’s Record 48-Loss Season Still Stands Tall In NHL History

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On April 3, 1971 , Gary “Suitcase” Smith set a mark in NHL history that has never been matched. Playing for the struggling California Golde...
Sunday, August 24, 2025

Rangers Rookie Bill Fairbairn Steals The Show In 1969 Win Over Bruins

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When fans think of the New York Rangers beating the Boston Bruins in 1969, it’s usually the famed GAG Line of Rod Gilbert, Jean Ratelle, a...
Saturday, August 16, 2025

Lanny McDonald’s Lone Hat Trick With The Colorado Rockies

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On February 6, 1981, Lanny McDonald recorded his only hat trick as a member of the Colorado Rockies in a thrilling 6-4 home win against the...
Thursday, August 14, 2025

Pete Laframboise’s Historic 4-Goal Night Lifts Golden Seals to 11-3 Rout

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On January 3, 1973, Pete Laframboise etched his name into California Golden Seals history with a jaw-dropping four-goal performance, the fi...
Sunday, July 27, 2025

Red Kelly’s Hat Trick vs Canadiens Includes His Only NHL Penalty Shot

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On January 31, 1963 , the Toronto Maple Leafs stormed into the Montreal Forum and took down the Canadiens 6-3. The spotlight belonged to...
Monday, July 21, 2025

In Season Two The St. Louis Blues Finally Get Their First NHL Hat Trick

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The St. Louis Blues made their NHL debut in the 1967-68 season, but offensive fireworks were in short supply. Red Berenson led the expansi...
Monday, June 30, 2025

Danny Gare Haunts the Sabres in Wild 1984 Finish

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On October 26, 1984, in just the eighth game of the 1984-85 NHL season, fans at Joe Louis Arena witnessed a bizarre and unforgettable perfo...
Thursday, May 7, 2015

NHL Trivia: Vancouver Canucks Retired Numbers

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The Vancouver Canucks have just four numbers that have been retired and permanently raised to the rafters. However, there are three othe...
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

NHL Hockey Trivia: Edmonton Oilers Retired Numbers

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The Edmonton Oilers began as the Alberta Oilers in the World Hockey Association. The Oilers played in the WHA from 1972-73 until 1978-79...
Wednesday, July 23, 2014

NHL Hockey Trivia: New York Islanders

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The New York Islanders are a National Hockey League that began play in 1972-73 along with their expansion partners, the Atlanta Flames. ...
Monday, July 21, 2014

NHL Hockey Trivia: Tony and Phil Esposito

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Phil and Tony Esposito are two brothers that played in the National Hockey League in the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s. Both are members of ...
Friday, June 6, 2014

NHL Hockey Trivia: New York Rangers

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The New York Rangers entered the National Hockey League for the 1926-27 season, a year after their roommates, the New York Americans, jo...
Monday, May 26, 2014

NHL Hockey Trivia: Stan Mikita

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Stan Mikita is one of the most decorated Chicago Blackhawk to ever play in the National Hockey League. Between 1959 and 1980, Mikita was a...