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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.
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.
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.
December 2, 1909 in Sports History

December 2, 1909 in Sport

December 2, 1909 in sport. Browse sporting events, sports stars birthdays and deaths in sport from Dec 2, 1909 or search by date, day or keyword.
This Day in Hockey History – March 29, 1973 –

This Day in Hockey History – March 29, 1973 – No. 16 is 1st and 9th to 100

The Philadelphia Flyers joined the NHL as part of the major expansion in 1967. Two years later, center Bobby Clarke joined the Flyers and soon became the face of the franchise. Despite having diabe…
Blackhawks and Maple Leafs players looking for a l
Blackhawks and Maple Leafs players looking for a lost contact lense during a 1962 game
Jan. 21: Gretzky becomes NHL's No. 2 all-time scor

Jan. 21: Gretzky becomes NHL's No. 2 all-time scorer

1989: Wayne Gretzky moves into second place on the NHL's all-time points list. Gretzky scores a goal and has three assists in the Los Angeles Kings' 5-4 loss to the Hartford Whalers at the Civic Center, passing Marcel Dionne to become the NHL's all-time No. 2 scorer.