March 3 This day in NHL Hockey History
1875 - The earliest recorded ice hockey game was played, with McGill University going against the Victoria skating club, at the Victoria Rink in...
January 26: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 26 NHL History
1961: Wayne Gretzky, the NHL's all-time scoring leader, is born in Brantford, Ontario.
Gretzky's talents are obvious almost from the time he learns...
March 19 This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: March 19
1929: Tiny Thompson becomes the second NHL rookie goalie to earn a shutout in his first Stanley Cup Playoff...
January 20: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Jan. 20
1946: Max Bentley scores three goals for his fourth NHL hat trick and the Chicago Blackhawks defeat the New York Rangers 9-1 in...
January 19: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 19 NHL History
1971: Gordie Howe appears in a record 14th consecutive All-Star Game, surpassing the mark set by Maurice Richard. It's Howe's 22nd appearance in...
June 11: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: June 11
1969: The Chicago Blackhawks hit the jackpot at the annual intraleague draft when they claim rookie goalie Tony Esposito from...
November 17: This Day in NHL History
November 17 NHL History
1926: The Chicago Black Hawks (they don't officially become known as the Blackhawks until 1985) defeat the Toronto St. Pats 4-1 in...
June 29: This Day in NHL History
June 29 NHL History
1968: Forward Theo Fleury is born in Oxbow, Saskatchewan. Despite big offensive numbers in junior hockey, Fleury's lack of height (5-foot-6) leads...