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Wayne Gretzky

March 29: This Date in NHL Hockey History

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March 29 NHL History 1970: Chicago Blackhawks rookie goaltender Tony Esposito gets his 15th shutout of the season, an NHL record for rookie goalies, in a...
Gordie Howe October 29 NHL History

October 29: This Day in NHL History

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October 29 NHL History 1952: Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens scores the 323rd and 324th goals of his NHL career to tie the all-time goal-scoring record held by...
Clarence Campbell September 4 NHL history

September 4: This Day in NHL History

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September 4 NHL History 1946: Clarence Campbell becomes president of the NHL. He replaces Red Dutton, who holds the office for three years after Frank Calder...
NHL logo with the words July 11 NHl history below the logo

July 11: This Day in NHL History

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July 11 has witnessed significant moments in NHL history, including notable trades and the birthdays of hockey legends. On July 11, 2001, the Pittsburgh Penguins...
Bobby Orr June 18 NHL History

June 18: This Day in NHL History

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June 18 NHL History 1975: Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins wins the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman for the eighth consecutive year. Orr...
Ray Bourque Boston Bruins NHL history

February 1: This Day in NHL History

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Feb. 1 NHL History 1947: With his team struggling offensively, New York Rangers goalie Chuck Rayner skates the puck all the way into the Montreal Canadiens...
Eddie Shore August 20 NHL History

August 20: This Day in NHL History

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August 20 NHL History 1926: The Boston Bruins purchase 24-year-old defenseman Eddie Shore from the Edmonton Eskimos of the Western Hockey League. After the Bruins miss the Stanley Cup...
Martin Brodeur

March 17: This Day in NHL History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: March 17   1938: The Montreal Canadiens defeat the Montreal Maroons 6-3 at the Forum in the final game between the...