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May 16 edition of Today in Hockey History
May 16 has featured plenty of overtime drama, broken records, and raised Stanley Cups throughout National Hockey League history. — thehockeywriters.com
For May 16 the Hockey Writers web site shares that Jean Beliveau dishes a couple of helpers for the Cup, Conn Smythe hardware is handed out to a Flyer, and a goalie in Montreal sets a playoff record
The Hockey Writers are telling us all about May 16 NHL history with these stories and more including pieces about Guy Lafleur, Pelle Lindbergh, Eric Lindross, and some magic in OT.
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Today in Hockey History - May 25
May 25 is one of the most memorable days in NHL history. Not only was a bold prediction made true, but 3 Stanley Cup champions were crowned. — thehockeywriters.com
The Hockey Writers website brings us the NHL history of May 25, including:
1985 - the Great One, putting up a first-period hat trick in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
2017 -Chris Kunitz of the Penguins lights the lamp in their 3-2 double-overtime win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final
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Today in Hockey History for May 15
May 15 includes the most lopsided trade in NHL history, a franchise-altering draft pick, and some significant expansion franchises. — thehockeywriters.com
The Hockey Writers web page gives us Today in Hockey History on May 15 with some tremendous stories on Phil Esposito, Ken Hodge, Fred Stanfield, Pit Martin, Jack Norris, Gilles Marotte, Bobby Clarke, Felix Potvin, and more.
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This Day in Hockey History – May 15
Today in hockey history, an Original Six team is born, a blockbuster trade involving a player that was involved in two huge trades in his career, a notorious Flyer retires and immediately finds work in management, a long game, and two related records set on the same day by two different teams. — www.hookedonhockeymagazine.com
Hooked on Hockey magazine shares the great events in hockey for May 15.
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The NHL History of May 17
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: May 171983: The New York Islanders take their place among the NHL’s greatest teams by winning the Stanley Cup for the fourth consecutive year. — www.nhl.com
The NHL official website shares the May 17 history of the Islanders fourth consecutive Stanley Cup, Super Mario scores in a seventh straight playoff game for the Pens, and Dryden becomes the 1st goalie to get an assist in Cup Final
This Day in Hockey History – June 3
Today in hockey history, a massive trade sends a Hall-of-Famer and interesting character to a new team, a defenseman outscores everyone else on the ice combined, and a very embarrassing goal in a most inopportune time. — www.hookedonhockeymagazine.com
The HookedonHockey.com site shares some great NHL historic events from June 3:
1955 – The Red Wings and Bruins made a monster nine-player trade, and most notably, the legendary Terry Sawchuck.
1998 – Dallas Stars, Jamie Langenbrunner scored the overtime winner just 46 seconds into the period…from center ice!
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The May 18 Day in Hockey History
1971 - Montreal’s Henri Richard scored twice to lead the Canadiens to a 3-2 win at Chicago, in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Montreal... — www.greatesthockeylegends.com
The Greatest Hockey Legends site gives us a taste of history with Richard lights the lamps twice in game 7, a new 33 year-old Canuck Coach, birthdays for Kuri, Ashton, Fox, Tverdovsky, Chabot, and more.
Baseball History June 19
1846: First Organized Baseball Game On this date 173 years ago, the first organized baseball game was played. The New York Knickerbockers played against the New York Nine in a public game that used Cartwright’s rules. The Nine defeated the Knickerbockers by a score of 23-1 at Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey. 1941-42: Joe — thegamehaus.com
The Gamehaues.com shares the June 19 baseball history of:
1846 - The first orgnaized baseball game being played between the New York Knickerbockers and the New York Nine.
This Date in NBA History May 19
With arguably one of the greatest games of his career, Garnett led the franchise past the Sacramento Kings in Game 7 of the Conference Semifinals with 32 points, 21 rebounds, five blocks, four steals, and two assists. — www.sportingnews.com
The SportingNews.com tells of Kevin Garnett celebrating his Birth Day with Timberwolves 1st Conference Finals win.
May 29 NHL History
1993: Wayne Gretzky carries the Los Angeles Kings into the Stanley Cup Final with one of the greatest performances of his career. — www.nhl.com
The NHL.com shares these gems of May 29 hockey history:
1993- Gretzky's record-setting performance carries the Los Angeles Kings into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time.
1996 Joe Sakic scores two goals for the Avalanche in the Cup Finals.
2001: Patrick Roy became the first goalie in NHL history to start 100 consecutive playoff games.
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November 8
In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 8. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.
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November 7
In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 7. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.
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The Greatest Boston Bruins of All Time
The Boston Bruins have a rich history, and they have produced some of the best players in the NHL. The Boston Bruins originated in 1924, when Charles Adams was awarded a franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL). Adams, a grocery magnate, wanted to bring the NHL to the United States, and ...
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The Boston Celtics are a top franchise in NBA history, with 17 championships. This success is largely due to the great players who have worn a Celtics uniform over the years. In this article, we will take a closer look at the careers of star Celtics players, thier jersey numbers, and why they are c...
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November 6
In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 6. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.
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November 5
In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 5. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.
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Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry
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