NHL History

October 16 NHL History 1946: Gordie Howe makes an instant impact in his first NHL game. The 18-year-old scores a goal and gets into two fights during the...

November 9 NHL History Two teams set NHL marks for fastest starts on this date. 1984: The Edmonton Oilers defeat the Washington Capitals 8-5 at Capital Centre...

NHL History September 10 features a franchise-altering Toronto Maple Leafs trade, the induction of several hockey legends into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the...

NHL History October 29 features Gordie Howe becoming the first player in league history to reach 1,000 career assists, Maurice Richard tying the NHL’s...

Dec. 10 NHL History 1924: The NHL's first game featuring two Montreal-based teams is played, with the first-year Maroons facing the Canadiens. The Canadiens win 5-0 at the...

September 18 NHL History 1933: Scotty Bowman, the most successful coach in NHL history, is born in Montreal. After an injury ends his hopes of becoming an...

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...

September 14 NHL History 1972: The expansion New York Islanders open their first training camp in Peterborough, Ontario. The Islanders go on to set NHL records...