#TBT: The Magnificent One is drafted in 84'

Today in Hockey History (June 9th)

June 9th 1984 

The Pittsburgh Penguins used their fist pick overall to select Mario Lemieux in the NHL Entry Draft. 

Today in NHL Hockey History (December 19th)

December 19th 1984 - Wayne Gretzky, 23, of the Edmonton Oilers, became only the 18th player in the National Hockey League (NHL) to score more than 1,000 points. He did it in his 424th career game. The previous record was held by Guy Lafleur who did it in 720 games. 

Hockey Magazine Cover of the Week

Sports Illustrated 

May 14th 1984

Mike Bossy of the NY Islanders

1984 NHL Awards

1983-84

The Jack Adams Trophy

(Coach of the Year)

Bryan Murray - Washington Capitals

Bryan Murray coached the Capitals to a 2nd place finish in the Patrick Division behind the NY Islanders.  The Capitals then swept the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the playoffs 3-0.   They were then beaten by the defending Stanley Cup champion Islanders in the next round 4 games 1.

1984 NHL Awards

Wayne Grezky with the 1984 Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer (205 points), the Stanley Cup (Edmonton Oilers) and the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP.

Hartford vs Edmonton (1984 Highlights)

Hartford Whalers vs Boston (10/13/1984) Brief OT Clip

October 13th 1984

Boston at Hartford

OT winner for Hartford

Islanders Defeat Oilers in 1984 Stanley Cup Final Game 2

Game 5 1984 Patrick Semifinal NYR @ NYI

Vintage NHL Classics April 20th 1984 Game 6 Adams Div Final

Gretzky Fact of the Day

1984 - ‘The Great One’, Wayne Gretzky, set a National Hockey League record for consecutive game scoring, as his streak ended at 51 games.

The streak began on October 5, 1983, ending with the L.A. Kings defeating the Edmonton Oilers, 4-2. Gretzky collected 153 points (61 goals and 92 assists) during the run. Gretzky left Edmonton to play for the Kings in 1988.