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...
February 13: This Day in NHL History
Feb. 13 NHL History
1944: Toronto's Babe Pratt sets the NHL single-season scoring record for defensemen with an assist in a 6-3 victory against the New York Rangers...
December 27: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 27 NHL History
1952: Detroit Red Wings goaltender Glenn Hall plays his first NHL game, a 2-2 tie against the Montreal Canadiens at Olympia Stadium. Hall helps the Red...
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...
April 21: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: April 21
1951: Defenseman Bill Barilko scores the Stanley Cup-winning goal at 2:53 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs...
June 17: This Day in NHL History
June 17 NHL History
1989: The Quebec Nordiques begin the NHL Draft in Bloomington, Minnesota, by selecting Swedish center Mats Sundin; he's the first European...
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...
June 3: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: June 3
1982: Center Dave Keon announces his retirement after 18 seasons in the NHL, the first 15 with the Toronto...