June 28: This Day in NHL History
June 28 NHL History
1964: The Montreal Canadiens make a franchise-altering trade with the Boston Bruins, although no one knows it at the time.
Shortly after taking...
July 5 NHL History: Significant Events and Highlights
July 5 has been a notable date in NHL history, marked by significant contracts, coaching changes, and player moves that have shaped the league's...
November 13: This Day in NHL History
November 13 NHL History
1934: Ralph Bowman scores the first penalty shot goal in NHL history. It's the only goal for the St. Louis Eagles in a...
September 26: This Day in NHL History
September 26 NHL History
1925: The New York Americans, an expansion team scheduled to start play for the 1925-26 season, buy the roster of the Hamilton...
March 18: This Day in NHL Hockey History
March 18 NHL History
1892: Canada's sixth Governor General, Sir Frederick Arthur Stanley, proposes the creation of what will become the Stanley Cup. Ottawa wins...
January 15: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 15 NHL History
1966: Gordie Howe becomes the first NHL player to reach 1,400 points when he gets a second-period assist on a goal by Bill Gadsby in...
May 12: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: May 12
1981: Bryan Trottier and Anders Kallur score shorthanded goals 47 seconds apart to spark the New York Islanders...
April 30: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 30
1972: Ken Hodge gets the only playoff hat trick of his career and Garnet "Ace" Bailey scores the...