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Hockey heroes starred in two world wars

Hockey heroes starred in two world wars

Legendary hockey reporter and analyst Stan Fischler will write a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com this season. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," will share his knowledge, brand of humor and insight with readers each Wednesday.
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Biography – MORENZ, HOWARD WILLIAM (William F.,

Biography – MORENZ, HOWARD WILLIAM (William F., Howie) – Volume XVI (1931-1940) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography

MORENZ, HOWARD WILLIAM (named at birth William F., also known by the nickname Howie), machinist, hockey player, and sales representative; b. 21 Sept. 1902 in Mitchell, Ont., son of William Frederick Morenz, a clerk, and Rose Pauli; m. 21 June 1926 Mary McKay in Montreal, and they had one daughter and two sons; d. there 8 March 1937.
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Humboldt Broncos assistant coach Mark Cross was my lifelong friend - CBC Docs POV

Celebrating the great Canadian tradition of documentary, Canada’s best filmmakers bring us films with compelling characters, harrowing tales and unforgettable moments.
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Andreychuk proud long NHL career led to Hall of Fa

Andreychuk proud long NHL career led to Hall of Fame

Dave Andreychuk doesn't hesitate to list his proudest accomplishment in Hall of Fame career in the NHL. "My games played," he said.In 23 NHL seasons, Andreychuk played 1,639 regular-season games, which puts him seventh in League history. He scored 640 goals, putting him 14th.
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Memory of 1980 loss to US still stings for Russian

Memory of 1980 loss to US still stings for Russians - The Boston Globe

With the Olympic hockey spotlight turned squarely on Saturday’s game between the US and Russia at the Bolshoy Ice Dome, nobody has to remind Vladislav Tretiak that it’s been 34 years since a band of mostly American college kids humbled the mighty Soviet Union in one of the greatest upsets in sports history. The US went on to clinch the gold with a victory over Finland.
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Paul McCartney and (Red) Wings... and Penguins - S

Paul McCartney and (Red) Wings... and Penguins - Sportsnet.ca

The Beatles legend and all-around music icon Sir Paul McCartney has some ties to the NHL — in the form of two stickers placed strategically on one of his most famous guitars. Here's why.