Today in Hockey History

 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.

NHL Network Countdown: Top 50 Goals of All-Time

NHL Network counts down the top 50 goals in NHL history, highlighted by goals that are just plain filthy and major milestones from your favorite NHL heroes

Remembering The Life And Career Of Red Wings Legend Ted Lindsay

March 4th 2019 
The NHL mourns the loss of Red Wings’ legend Ted Lindsay, as Scott Morrison discusses the great career and life moments from the 4-time Stanley Cup champ, who died at the age of 93. (1925 - 2019)

Joe Thornton passes Gordie Howe, ties Teemu Selanne

February 11th 2019 

Joe Thornton sets up Kevin Labanc for a goal to pass Gordie Howe on the all-time assists list with 1,050 and tie Teemu Selanne on the all-time points list with 1,457

NHL Network Countdown: Top All-Star Game Moments

NHL Network's Countdown of the Top All-Star Game Moments, featuring Owen Nolan calling his shot, Wayne Gretzky scoring four goals in a period and Mario Lemieux's six-point game!

Top 10 Greatest Hockey Players of All Time

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)

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WHA Media Guide 

1973-74 

featuring Bobby Hull of the Winnipeg Jets and Gordie Howe of the Houston Aeros

Sports Illustrated Hockey Cover of the Week

Sports Illustrated

 Regional Cover

June 20th 2016

"Mr. Hockey" Gordie Howe

Gordie Howe: Life of a Legend

Gordie Howe Dies

Rest in Peace Mr. Hockey

Gordie Howe died today, June 10th, at the age of 88

Happy 88th Birthday Gordie Howe

Today in Hockey History (February 29th)

February 29th 1980

Gordie Howe (Hartford Whalers) became the first NHL player to score 800 goals. 

It was his 1,000th regular season game. 

February 29th 1992

 Ray Bourque scored his 1,000th career point. 

He was only the third NHL defenseman to score 1,000 career points. 

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Hockey Legends 

Maurice "The Rocket" Richard and "Mr. Hockey" Gordie Howe

Today in Hockey History (October 15th)

October 15th 1989 - Wayne Gretzky breaks Gordie Howe's points record in the 3rd period of a game in Edmonton against his former team, the Edmonton Oilers.

All-Star Moment #8: Gordie Howe's final All-Star Game

The Great Gordie Howe

Keith Olbermann gives a great tribute to "Mr. Hockey" Gordie Howe as he is fighting for his life.

1952 Stanley Cup Champions

Swept the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 in the Stanley Cup Finals

The is team had the Hart Trophy and Ross Trophy winner Gordie Howe andVezina Trophy winner Terry Sawchuk.

WE LOVE HOCKEY 1977

Happy Birthday Gordie Howe

Today is the 86th birthday of Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe.  World famous from his Stanley cup winning days with the Detroit RedWings and then as the ageless wonder when he came out of retirement to play with his sons on the WHA Houston Aeros.  

An all time legend if there ever was one.