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Today in Hockey History - May 28

On this date, two Hall of Famers called it a career, and we saw numerous Stanley Cup Final victories and a huge swing and miss in the draft. — thehockeywriters.com

The Hockey Writers website shares nuggets like:
1992 - In Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Mario Lemieux scored a pair of goals in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
2003 - Patrick Roy announced his retirement after 19 seasons in the league with the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche.

This Day in Hockey History – May 28, 1974

Is this what Bobby Orr would have looked like in a Houston Aeros jersey? By TOM HINE WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The big, burly Texan leaned back in his chair and let out a big, brassy Texan roar.He kicked the heels of his cowboy boots on the floor and slapped his dungaree-clad knees. “Can you believe — www.thisdayinhockeyhistory.com

ThisDayinHockeyHistory.com remembers the May 29 event of:
1976-Houston Aeros Draft Bobby Orr

May 28 Hockey history

2013: Justin Williams rises to the occasion again in Game 7. Williams scores two goals and the Los Angeles Kings defeat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals at Staples Center. — www.nhl.com

The NHL.com shares these gems of May 28 hockey history:
1999 - Rookie Chris Drury scores at 19:29 of overtime to give the Colorado Avalanche a 3-2 victory against the Dallas Stars
2013 - Justin Williams scored two goals to help the Los Angeles Kings defeat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
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