Showing posts with label hockey trivia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hockey trivia. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Ross Lonsberry's 5-Point Night Leads Flyers To 9-0 Rout Of Vancouver

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On March 22, 1973, the Philadelphia Flyers delivered one of the most lopsided victories in franchise history, overwhelming the Vancouver Ca...
Thursday, May 7, 2026

Bill Quackenbush Sets Up Every Bruins Goal In 1955 Shutout Of Toronto

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When hockey fans think of high-scoring nights, they usually picture flashy forwards piling up goals. But on January 20, 1955, it was steady...
Friday, April 10, 2026

The Night Butch Goring Dominated His Future Stanley Cup Team

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Long before becoming a key piece of the New York Islanders dynasty, Butch Goring gave them a firsthand look at his brilliance. Game Hig...
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...
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

7-7 Chaos: Sabres and Canadiens Combine for 10 First-Period Goals

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On October 26, 1982, fans at the Montreal Forum were treated to one of the wildest first periods in NHL history. The Montreal Canadiens and...
Friday, November 28, 2025

A Rare Gordie Howe Hat Trick from Wayne Gretzky

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Wayne Gretzky’s legacy is filled with scoring records, championships, and unmatched vision on the ice but on one rare night in 1982, he pai...
Saturday, November 1, 2025

Nearly a Decade Later: Marc Reaume’s Remarkable Return to the NHL

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Talk about perseverance and love for the game, Marc Reaume’s hockey story is one of true determination. His last NHL game with the Detroit ...
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...
Saturday, October 25, 2025

Patrick Roy’s First NHL Shutout: The Quiet Start to a Legendary Career

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Patrick Roy is remembered as one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history, a fiery competitor who backstopped his teams to four Stanley C...
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

8 Days In 1974 When The Hammer Was One Of The NHL's Top Goal Scorers

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Dave “The Hammer” Schultz is best remembered for his time in the penalty box and for good reason. But during one unforgettable stretch in J...
Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Grit and Goals: Stan Jonathan’s Big Night vs. Don Cherry

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In the 1979-80 NHL season, Don Cherry made the jump from Boston to Colorado, taking over as head coach of the struggling Rockies. But when ...
Friday, October 17, 2025

Rick Blight Scores Four Goals in Canucks’ 1976-77 Season Opener

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When the Vancouver Canucks opened their 1976-77 NHL season on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 6, 1976, most of the tea...
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...
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 ...