July 7 in NHL History: Key Moments and Milestones
Soviet Stars Join the NHL
On July 7, 1989, the New Jersey Devils introduced two groundbreaking Soviet defensemen, Viacheslav Fetisov and Sergei Starikov. This marked...
July 6: This Day in NHL History
July 6 NHL History
Two members of the Hockey Hall of Fame share this birth date.
1930: George Armstrong, captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs' four Stanley...
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...
July 4: This Day in NHL History
July 4 NHL History
1994: In a trade involving two defensemen and future members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, the St. Louis Blues acquire...
July 3: This Day in NHL History
July 3 NHL History
1970: Teemu Selanne is born, in Helsinki, Finland. Selanne is the first-round choice (No. 10) by the Winnipeg Jets in the...
July 2: This Day in NHL History
July 2 NHL History
1979: Joe Thornton is born in London, Ontario. He becomes the first player taken (by the Boston Bruins) in the 1997...
July 1: This Date in NHL History
July 1 NHL History
1941: Rod Gilbert, the Rangers' all-time leading scorer, is born in Montreal. In his 18 seasons in New York, Gilbert sets...
June 30: This Day in NHL History
June 30 NHL History
1982: The relocating Colorado Rockies, preparing for their first season in New Jersey, officially adopt the nickname "Devils" after fan balloting. The...