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.

Blue Jackets Record setting win

The Blue Jackets won their 44th game of the season for 94 points, 1 game better and 1 point better than the 2013-2014 team that finished with 43 wins and 93 points.  There are still 14 games left in this season for them to up their record.  Currently they are 3rd in the Metropolitan Division, 1 point behind Washington and Pittsburgh for the division and conference lead.

Joe Thornton records 1,000th assist

Joe Pavelski's empty-netter gives Joe Thornton his 1000th career assist, cracking the 13th spot in the All-Time assist leaders list

Darryl Sutter

Darryl Sutter with 216 victories is now the winningest head coach in Los Angeles Kings franchise history.

The Top 5 coaches in Los Angeles Kings franchise history.

1 - Darryl Sutter  2012-2017 

216 victories

2  -  Andy Murray  2000-2006

215 victories

3  -  Bob Pulford  1973-1977

178 victories

4  -  Terry Murray  2009-2012

139 victories

5  -  Larry Robinson  1996-1999

122 victories

Auston Matthews Kicks of the 2016-17 NHL Season

October 12th 2016

Toronto Maples Leafs rookie and #1 draft pick Auston Matthews kicks of the 2016-17 NHL season with a bang.  He becomes the 1st NHL player to score 4 goals in his NHL debut.