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...
August 5: This Day in NHL History
August 5 NHL History
1937: Herb Brooks, the coach of the "Miracle on Ice" United States team that won gold at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics,...
March 2: This Day in NHL History
On March 2, the NHL witnessed several pivotal moments that left a lasting impact on the league's history. This date has seen legendary players...
August 23: This Day in NHL History
August 23 NHL History
1962: Glenn Healy is born in Pickering, Ontario. Healy spends 15 seasons in the NHL with the Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders,...
November 29: This Day in NHL History
November 29 NHL History
1924: The Montreal Forum, one of hockey's iconic arenas, has its official opening. The Montreal Canadiens celebrate by defeating the Toronto St. Patricks...
October 31: This Day in NHL History
October 31 NHL History
1942: Rookie Maurice Richard plays his first NHL game with the Montreal Canadiens. Richard, wearing No. 15, gets his first NHL point (an assist) 36 seconds...
January 7: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 7 NHL History
1928: Howie Morenz of the Canadiens scores three goals for his third NHL hat trick during a 9-1 road victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs....
February 1: This Day in NHL History
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...