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Wayne Gretzky Gordie Howe October 16 NHL History

October 15: This Day in NHL History

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October 15 NHL History 1955: The Richard brothers are too much for the visiting New York Rangers. Maurice Richard scores two goals and younger brother Henri Richard, a rookie,...
Tim Horton August 25 NHL history

August 25: This Day in NHL History

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August 25 NHL History 1939: Recently retired NHL star Babe Siebert drowns while on vacation at his family's cottage on Lake Huron in St. Joseph, Ontario....
Toe Blake August 21 NHL History

August 21: This Day in NHL History

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THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Aug. 21 1912: Toe Blake, who plays or coaches 11 Stanley Cup-winning teams on the way to earning induction into the Hockey...
Howie Morenz

March 8 This Day in NHL Hockey History

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March 8 Hockey History 1937: Howie Morenz, the first great NHL star of the Montreal Canadiens, dies from an untreated blood clot less than six...
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July 23 in NHL History

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On July 23, 2015, Lou Lamoriello, who led the New Jersey Devils to three Stanley Cup victories, took on a new challenge by becoming...
Wayne Gretzky October 11 NHL History

October 11: This Day in NHL History

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THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Oct. 11 1924: The Bruins and Montreal Maroons are granted NHL franchises for $15,000 each. The Bruins, who become the first U.S....
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Significant Moments in NHL History on July 25

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July 25 has seen several important events in NHL history. On this date in 1977, Roger Neilson was hired as the head coach of...
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August 1: This Day in NHL History

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On August 1, 1961, hockey history was made when Rod Gilbert signed his first NHL contract with the New York Rangers. Just a month...