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Marcel Dionne August 3 NHL History

August 3: This Day in NHL History

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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...
Mats Sundin September 30 NHL History

September 30: This Day in NHL History

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September 30 NHL History 1923: The Montreal Canadiens sign free agent forward Howie Morenz. The "Stratford Streak" is coveted by several teams, but opts to join the...
Bobby Orr September 3 NHL History

September 3: This Day in NHL History

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September 3 NHL History 1966: The NHL begins a new era when 18-year-old defenseman Bobby Orr signs a two-year contract with the Boston Bruins. The Bruins, who haven't qualified...
Gordie Howe October 8 NHL History

October 8: This Day in NHL History

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October 8 NHL History 1946: Gordie Howe begins his NHL journey when he signs a contract with the Detroit Red Wings. Howe, an 18-year-old from Floral, Saskatchewan, makes...
Maurice Richard November 8 NHL History

November 8: This Day in NHL History

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November 8 NHL History 1934: The NHL comes to St. Louis with 12,600 fans on hand at the Coliseum to see the Eagles play their home...
Mario Lemieux January 20 NHL History

January 20: This Day in NHL History

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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...
Hockey Hall of Fame September 5 NHL History

September 5: This Day in NHL History

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September 5 NHL History 1959: The Hockey Hall of Fame holds its first formal induction ceremony at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. The Hall is established...

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