October 8: This Day in NHL History
October 8 NHL History
1946: Gordie Howe begins his NHL journey when he signs a contract with the Detroit Red Wings.
Howe, an 18-year-old from Floral, Saskatchewan, makes...
October 7: This Day in NHL History
October 7 NHL History
1954: The Detroit Red Wings extend their unbeaten streak on opening night to 15 games (14-0-1) by defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 at...
October 6: This Day in NHL History
October 6 NHL History
1955: Goaltender Glenn Hall begins a streak that likely will never be equaled when he takes the ice for the Red Wings' season-opening 3-2 loss to...
October 5: This Day in NHL History
October 5 NHL History
1932: Detroit is renamed the Red Wings; the team logo is changed to a winged wheel and red uniforms are introduced. It's...
October 4: This Day in NHL History
October 4 NHL History
1926: The Detroit Cougars, one of three new teams set to begin play the following month, purchase the Victoria Cougars from the...
NHL Trade Rumors: Matt Duchene, Edmonton Oilers, James van Reimsdyk
Will Montreal make a trade for Matt Duchene?
TSN.ca: In Frank Seravalli's predictions for the upcoming season, he predicts with the Montreal Canadiens’ lack of...
October 3: This Day in NHL History
October 3 NHL History
1931: Goaltender Glenn Hall is born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Hall wins 407 games during an 18-year NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago...
October 2: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Oct. 2
1955: Dutch Reibel of the Detroit Red Wings sets an NHL All-Star Game record with 10 shots on goal. The...
October 1: This Day in NHL History
October 1 NHL History
1960: New York Rangers forward Andy Hebenton scores the first shorthanded, game-winning goal in the history of the NHL All-Star Game. The goal gives...
September 30: This Day in NHL History
September 30 NHL History
1923: The Montreal Canadiens sign free agent forward Howie Morenz. The "Stratford Streak" is coveted by several teams, but opts to join the...









