June 16: This Day in NHL History
June 16 NHL History
1993: Kevin Constantine is hired as the second coach of the San Jose Sharks. Constantine, who's 34 when he's hired, takes over...
June 5: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: June 5
1963: The NHL holds its first amateur draft at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal. The six teams select...
July 13: This Day in NHL History
July 13 NHL History
1950: Pete Babando, hero of the Detroit Red Wings' Game 7 victory against the Rangers in the Stanley Cup Final less...
May 4: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: May 4
1969: The Montreal Canadiens complete their second straight sweep in the Stanley Cup Final by defeating the St....
November 16: This Day in NHL History
Nov. 16 NHL History
1926: The New York Rangers are a winner in their NHL debut.
One season after the New York Americans join the League and...
August 16: This Day in NHL History
August 16 NHL History
1949: The Detroit Red Wings acquire Pete Babando, Jimmy Peters, Clare Martin and Lloyd Durham from the Boston Bruins for Bill Quackenbush...
September 8: This Day in NHL History
September 8 NHL History
1971: Gordie Howe announces his retirement after 25 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings and becomes a team vice president.
Howe, 43, owns the...
March 9 This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN HOCKEY HISTORY: March 9
1952: Center Sid Abel scores his final goal as a member of the Detroit Red Wings and their...