This day has some hockey history to remember! The fast-paced action on the ice and the talented individuals that skate on it provide some lasting memories. Celebrate the games, teams, players, and events that make hockey a fantastic sport.
This Day in Hockey History
Hockey OTD | This Day in Hockey HistoryThis Day in Hockey History – May 30
HookedOnHockey.com celebrates May 30 with many pieces of hockey lore like:
1979 - Don Cherry was named coach of the Colorado Rockies (before the franchise moved to New Jersey and became the Devils).
2000 – NJ Devil Defenseman Ken Daneyko, scored his first playoff goal.
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This Day in Hockey History – May 28, 1974
ThisDayinHockeyHistory.com remembers the May 29 event of:
1976-Houston Aeros Draft Bobby Orr
This Day in Hockey History - May 29
Hooked on Hockey has multiple events to share from May 29 such as:
2001 – The Columbus Blue Jackets signed free agent Brett Harkins.
This Day In Hockey May 25
TedTalksHockey.com tells of the 1989, The Calgary Flames defeating the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 to win the 1989 Stanley Cup.
This Day in Hockey History – May 25
Hooked on Hockey reminds us of many events on may 25 like:
1978 – The Canadiens beat the Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 of the Finals to become the 1978 Stanley Cup Champions
This Day in Hockey History – May 15
Hooked on Hockey magazine shares the great events in hockey for May 15.
This Day in Hockey History – May 25, 1990
The 1990 Edmonton Oilers Win Stanley Cup as Mark Messier says ‘This one’s for Gretzky’
This Day in Hockey History – May 19
ThisDayinHockeyHistory.com remembers May 2001 - Canadiens launch 2nd dynasty.
This Day in Hockey History – June 3
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!
May 19 Hooked on Hockey items
HookedonHockey.com shares: 1996 - Coffey scored twice to become the highest goal-scoring defenseman;1984 - Oilers become 1st WHA merged team to win Cup. These posts and more are celebrated by Hooked on Hockey
May 18 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 3 - 7 - 16 May 18, 1897 - Early MLB star of the New York Giants, Bill Joyce established a record of 4 triples in 1 ...
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May 17 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 44 - 36 May 17, 1925 - Cleveland Indians centerfielder Tris Speaker reached his 3,000th hit in his MLB career. In 1...
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May 16 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 5 - 9 - 22 May 16, 1927 - New York Yankee outfielder, Bob Meusel, wearing Number 5 stole 2nd base, 3rd base and&nbs...
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May 15 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. May 15, 1912 - Detroit Tigers star slugger Ty Cobb, let's an obnoxious fan get to him and the player leaped the rail...
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May 14 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 3 - 37 - 7 May 14, 1913 - Washington Senator pitcher Walter Johnson, had his amazing MLB record of scoreless innings str...
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May 13 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 22 - 21 May 13, 1942 - Who says pitchers can't hit? Boston Braves Pitcher, Number 22, Jim Tobin smacked 3 ball...
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