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.
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This Day in Hockey History – May 30
Today in hockey history, a colorful sports personality finds a new job quickly after being fired (although that wouldn’t last long), a Stanley-Cup winning team sets several individual records, a rookie playoff record, and a player who had a successful playoff career scores his first playoff goal i... — www.hookedonhockeymagazine.com
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.
plus more...
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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 30th Hockey
1985: The Edmonton Oilers roll to their second Stanley Cup championship by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 8-3 in Game 5 of the Final at Northlands Coliseum. — www.nhl.com
The NHL.com has some great moments in hockey history of the day, like:
1985 - Jari Kurri scored a record-tying 19th goal for Oilers playoffs.
1998 - Craig Berube scores the first playoff goal of his 12-year NHL career.
1999 - Chris Drury ties a rookie playoff record with his fourth game-winning goal.
These items and more!
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This Day in Hockey History - May 29
Today in hockey history, a player is born who did something only four players have managed in their debut, Gretzky sets another record, Patrick Roy sets a very impressive record, and a little love for a state that hasn’t had the best professional hockey results. — www.hookedonhockeymagazine.com
Hooked on Hockey has multiple events to share from May 29 such as:
2001 – The Columbus Blue Jackets signed free agent Brett Harkins.
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June 3 Hockey History
1993: Eric Desjardins of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the first NHL defenseman to score three goals in the Stanley Cup Final … with a little help from Los Angeles Kings defenseman Marty McSorley’s illegal stick. — www.nhl.com
The NHL.com posts some great items for June 3 Hockey history including:
1982 -Dave Keon retires after 18 NHL seasons
1993 - Eric Desjardins has first hat trick by defenseman in Cup Final.
2000 - Jason Arnott has a goal and an assist, rookie defenseman Brian Rafalski has two assists and the New Jersey Devils defeat the Dallas Stars 2-1 in Game 3 of the Cup Final
2004 - Calgary Flames earn playoff-record 10th road win
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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.
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!
Today in Hockey History - May 31
May 31 was a very busy day for goaltenders and defensemen across the league while some teams got one win closer to the ultimate prize. — thehockeywriters.com
The Hockey Writers blog posts that on May 31:
1987 - The Edmonton Oilers won their third championship in four seasons in game 7 over the Flyers.
2002 - Dominik Hasek stoned walled in the Colorado Avalanche as the Detroit Red Wings posted a 7-0 victory over the in Game 7 of the Western Conference Final.
2017 - Penguins' Jake Guentzel scored a pair of goals against the Nashville Predators in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
These May 31 posts and more await.
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.
These stories and more await.
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