January 29: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Jan. 29
1953: Montreal Canadiens forward Maurice Richard makes NHL history by becoming the first player to score 20 or more goals in each...
November 30 NHL History
November 30 NHL History
1954: The Chicago Blackhawks tie the Montreal Canadiens 3-3 in a game played in Omaha, Nebraska. The Blackhawks play six home games during...
August 3: This Day in NHL History
August 3 NHL History
1896: Gerry Geran, the first U.S.-born player to skate in an NHL game, is born in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Geran, a center playing...
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...
June 23: This Day in NHL History
June 23 NHL History
1975: The Los Angeles Kings obtain the rights to forward Marcel Dionne and defenseman Bart Crashley from the Detroit Red Wings. The transaction takes...
March 31: This Date in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: March 31
1923: King Clancy of the Ottawa Senators plays all six positions, including goalie for two minutes after Clint...
June 8: This Day in NHL History
June 8 NHL History
1955: Hector "Toe" Blake is named as coach of the Montreal Canadiens. He replaces Dick Irvin, who's coached the Canadiens for the past...
August 27: This Day in NHL History
August 27 NHL History
1962: Center Adam Oates, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and arguably the best undrafted player in NHL history, is...