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Today in Hockey History: Aug. 27

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 27

A very impressive Hall of Fame class is inducted on this date in 1966. Also. possibly the greatest undrafted player in NHL history is born.
Wayne Gretzky’s hilarious story about incognito

Wayne Gretzky’s hilarious story about incognito Hall of Fame visit

TORONTO – Wayne Gretzky has always been a special kind of sports legend. Not just that he’s considered the greatest hockey player of all-time, but because he’s also an unabashed hockey fanboy. His passions for the game’s history are as considerable as his talent playing it.
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On this day in history: Maurice Richard Riot in Mo

On this day in history: Maurice Richard Riot in Montreal - TheHockeyNews

On this day 59 years ago, the Richard Riots broke out in Montreal during and after the Montreal-Detroit game. The game at the Forum had to be cut short after a tear gas bomb went off and it was forfeited to the Red Wings the fans were reacting to Richard's suspension and NHL president Clarence Campbell, who showed up to the game after it had started.
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February 28 NHL History | Feb 28 NHL History | www

February 28 NHL History | Feb 28 NHL History | www.nhltraderumor.com

February 28 in NHL history features Teemu Selanne scores 50th goal as rookie. United States wins first hockey gold medal at Squaw Valley Olympics; Bobby Orr gets 500th NHL assist.
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First Televised Hockey Game in USA on Feb 25th.

The Tradition ContinuesIt was September of 1952 and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation was about to launch the first television stations in Canada. In anticipation of this, Imperial Oil, sponsor of Hockey Night in Canada on radio, had been engaged in talks with the CBC to begin televising hockey for the 1952-53 NHL season.
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Feb. 24: Gretzky sets NHL single-season record for

Feb. 24: Gretzky sets NHL single-season record for goals

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.
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1965 Topps Henri Richard | PSA CardFacts®

1965 Topps Henri Richard | PSA CardFacts™

<p>Joseph Henri &ldquo;Pocket Rocket&rdquo; Richard (February 29, 1936-) was born on February 29th during a leap year and holds the distinct honor of holding ...
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The Greatest NHL Player from Each Canadian Provinc

The Greatest NHL Player from Each Canadian Province

Tuesday's announcement that Rogers Communications is prepared to invest $5.2 billion to broadcast NHL hockey in Canada over the next 12 years confirms what most already know: The nation is crazy for hockey...
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On This Day January 24th.

Gus Mortson Jim Thomson "The Gold Dust Twins" January 24:  On this day in 1925 , Gus Mortson was born in New Liskeard, Ontario. Mortson...
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The 5 Moments That Make Every Detroit Red Wings Fa

The 5 Moments That Make Every Detroit Red Wings Fan Nostalgic

Around the holidays it’s customary to gather and reminisce about the good old days; reaching back into the archives of one’s memory to relive the nostalgic eras of yore...
CMHA - Cowichan Valley Branch

Charity Hockey Game January 26, 2020 | CMHA Cowichan Valley Branch

The primary focus of the CMHA-Cowichan Valley Branch, is the rights and needs of persons involved in the mental health system. The CMHA-CVB facilitates access to resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness and addiction.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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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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.