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.
1982: Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers breaks Phil Esposito's single-season record for goals when he scores No. 77 against goaltender Don Edwards and the Buffalo Sabres at Memorial Auditorium.
On Nov. 17, 1979, hockey icons Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe played their first NHL game against each other. Gretzky would go on to play his idol three more times.
Hockey history is filled with colorful characters who have never had a problem speaking their mind. There have also been some fun and colorful gentlemen that have shared some fun moments from the booth with hockey fans everywhere...