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...
September 30: This Day in NHL History
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...
September 3: This Day in NHL History
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...
October 8: This Day in NHL History
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...
November 8: This Day in NHL History
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...
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...
September 5: This Day in NHL History
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...