NY Rangers' Harry Howell: Speech to Fans on 1967 Tribute Night

March 11th 2019 
As we all mourn the passing of New York Rangers legend Harry Howell, look back at what he told the fans when he was honored for becoming the 1st Blueshirt to play in 1,000 games for the franchise in 1967.

Sports Illustrated Hockey Cover of the Week

December 11th 1967

WE LOVE HOCKEY!

Mike Nykoluk

1966-67 Les Cunningham Award Winner 

(AHL MVP)

Today in Hockey History (October 11th)

October 11th 1967 

The St. Louis Blues play the first game in their history, 50 years ago. 

Below is a picture of the ceremonial puck drop by then NHL President Clarence S. Campbell.

Taking the face off are Al Arbour of the Blues and Len Lunde of the Minnesota North Stars.

The box score from the 1st NHL game of the St. Louis Blues

October 11th 1967

Today in Hockey History (September 13th)

September 13th 1967

Detroit Red Wings star Gordie Howe waves a contract he just signed for his 22nd season with the Red Wings in Detroit.  At right is Red Wings' GM and coach Sid Abel, and behind them are members of the St. Clair Shores, MI., Shorians peewee hockey team.

(AP Photo/Preston Stroup)

1967 NHL Triple Crown Winner - Stan Mikita

Stan Mikita in 1967 led the NHL in points with 97 (17 more than teammate and 2nd leading scorer Bobby Hull), he had 35 goals (2nd to Hull's 52) and 62 assist which was the best in the league.
Mikita took home the Art Ross Trophy for scoring and the Hart Trophy as NHL regular season MVP and also added the Lady Byng Trophy (excellence in sportsmanship) for the 1966-67 season.  

1967 Expansion

The 1967-68 NHL Season was the season of expansion that added 6 new teams to the Original 6.  

Teams added in The Expansion

California Golden Seals

Pittsburgh Penguins

Los Angeles Kings

Philadelphia Flyers

Minnesota North Stars

St. Louis Blues

1967 Stanley Cup Playoffs/Finals Highlights - Toronto versus Montreal