Today in hockey history, the official birth of two NHL teams, a playoff win chock full of impressive records and milestones, a crazy winning streak, an individual extends his team-record streak, and a goalie who does something never done before by a goaltender. May 22, 1970 – After being verbally told that they would be awarded NHL franchises, the cities ... Read More »
The NHL officially announced today that the New York Islanders will take on the New York Rangers at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, Jan. 29th, 2014 as part of the league’s Coors Light Stadium Series. “The innovative nature of the Stadium Series affords the opportunity to have all three NHL teams in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area play, outdoors, at ... Read More »
The boys in black are at it again! Following an electrifying opening round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the focus of the Pittsburgh Penguins (36-12-0) abruptly sharpens as the seventh-seeded Ottawa Senators (25-17-6) wait in the wings. The two clubs have met three times in the regular season, with the Penguins winning all three matchups. For the Penguins, the ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, a player’s death means the birth of an award to honor that man, a Stanley Cup victory, an impressive yet not-so-impressive playoff record, a team moves to a different arena, and another team moves to a different arena with a bit of a, uh, twist. May 14, 1927 – The Canadiens donated the “Vezina Memorial Trophy” ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, an undrafted player gets picked up by a team that never regretted their decision, a ridiculous domination by a very notorious team, a milestone for a Blues’ great, and that same player gets involved with a string of overtime games that eventually lead to good things for him. May 12, 1984 – The Maple Leafs signed ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, the first winner of a yearly award, a heroic effort on the losing end of a Stanley Cup championship, a team makes the Finals for the first time and then some, a Pittsburgh first, and solid goaltending record by a goalie that was great for the Senators. May 10, 1954 – Detroit’s Red Kelly was named ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, a defenseman becomes the first in 26 years to win an award, a record for goals in a Finals game, a team makes the Finals for the first time, an individual makes the other team look silly, and an incredibly embarrassing record for a team, and arguably for the entire league. May 8, 1970 – Boston’s ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, a very notable person is born, a legend breaks his own record, the Gretzky-led Oilers set two remarkable records in the same game, and a controversial player with a very interesting and impressive accomplishment. May 7, 1883 – Hall of Famer and trophy Frank Selke was born in Kitchener, Ontario. I say trophy because most people ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, a legendary goaltender is born, a playoff win starts an impressive streak, an individual records a first for a new team, and a very sad day for some fans is fantastic day for others. May 6, 1972 – Future Hall-of-Famer Martin Brodeur was born in Montreal, Quebec. Well, what can be said about Marty that hasn’t ... Read More »
As the Philadelphia Flyers watch from the sidelines as their arch nemesis the Pittsburgh Penguins embark on a cup run, we can only ponder what could have been. The Flyers have made the playoffs each of the last five years and made it past the first round four of those times. There are always high expectations with this team but ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, the league does some work to pave way for the Original Six Era of the NHL, a Stanley Cup is won, a playoff record for defenseman is set by the guy you’re probably thinking of, a playoff blowout, two records (one all-time and one team) are set by one team’s victory, great news for one city ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, the first recipient of a very prestigious award, a team manages to do something that doesn’t seem too difficult in a long-term scenario, a player records a very impressive feat in his team’s losing efforts, and a very successful team finds itself lacking success. May 1, 1965 – The Canadiens and goaltender Gump Worsley shutout the ... Read More »
At the age of 37, Martin St. Louis is the oldest player in National Hockey League history to lead all players in points at the end of the season. St. Louis — who will turn 38 in June — clinched the Art Ross Trophy, given to the player with the most points (goals and assists combined), in Saturday night’s season-ending ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, a very disappointing draft day, a coaching legend breaks a mark, a ridiculously long game that featured only one goal, a superstar sniper sets a playoff record, and one of the most absurd third periods you’ll ever hear about. April 27, 1965 – You may remember the post from a few days ago explaining that just ... Read More »
They finally did it. It only took eight seasons and a lockout and a half, but the Toronto Maple Leafs have finally made the playoffs. To put things in perspective, the last time Toronto played a playoff game I was young enough that I could paint my face blue and white, run down the street with signs and flags and ... Read More »
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