July 31: This Day in NHL History
July 31 holds several significant moments in NHL history. One of the most notable events occurred in 2000 when Martin St. Louis, a relatively...
December 14: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 14 NHL History
1933: Howie Morenz becomes the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer when the 247th of his career moves him ahead of Cy Denneny. The...
May 1: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: May 1
1965: Jean Beliveau becomes the first winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the most valuable player...
September 3: This Day in NHL History
September 3 NHL History
1966: The NHL begins a new era when 18-year-old defenseman Bobby Orr signs a two-year contract with the Boston Bruins.
The Bruins, who haven't qualified...
December 7: This Day in NHL History
December 7 NHL History
1919: The Toronto Arenas change their team name to the Toronto St. Patricks. The name remains until 1926-27, when they become known...
November 22: This Day in NHL History
November 22 NHL History
1927: Olympia Stadium in Detroit hosts its first NHL game. A crowd of 14,000 watches the Ottawa Senators defeat the Detroit Cougars (later...
November 12: This Day in NHL History
November 12 NHL History
1931: The first NHL game is played at Maple Leaf Gardens.
Toronto Maple Leafs owner Conn Smythe manages to get the new arena...
August 23: This Day in NHL History
August 23 NHL History
1962: Glenn Healy is born in Pickering, Ontario. Healy spends 15 seasons in the NHL with the Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders,...