Well its for the a leap year February 29th 1980, Gordie Howe set another all time record by becoming the first professional to score 800 goals. He did this with the Hartford Whalers which he had joined in WHA as the New England Whalers in 1979 at the age of 51. He retired after the 1979-80 season but had helped the Whalers gain publicity and brought attention to smaller markets that love hockey.
PUTTIN' ON THE FOIL! This is my blog for hockey fun. I dont write long articles on hockey things, I just love to share videos, pictures and hockey history. Don't expect a lot of insight, just fun.
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Flashback - Game 1 1981 Stanley Cup Quarterfinal Oilers at Islanders CBC
After sweeping the Maple Leafs in the Preliminary Round, the defending Champs took on Gretzky and the Oilers who were young, and hungry for success.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Best 3-on-3 Overtime and Shootout Moments from January | NHL 2022-23
A wild overtime between Minnesota and Buffalo, Fox caps an incredible late-game comeback vs. Dallas, Pettersson pulls of "the Forsberg" in the shootout and Letang brings the house down in his return to action!
Monday, January 30, 2023
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