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Tony Tanti of the Vancouver Canucks
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Tallies By Tanti And Gretzky Made History

By Jonathon Jackson
Bobby Orr of the Bruins and Gordie Howe of the Red Wings fight for the puck
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October 19 Significant For Howes And Orr

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Maurice "Rocket" Richard was known for his fierce determination on the ice.
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Rocket's Record: The First To Score 500

By Jonathon Jackson
The New York Rangers acquired all three members of their first top forward line - Bill Cook, Frank Boucher, and Bun Cook - on the same day in 1926.
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Rangers' Hall Of Fame Line Was Built In One Day

By Jonathon Jackson
The St. Louis Eagles competed in the NHL during the 1934-35 season.
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Eagles Were Grounded After One Season

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Donnie Marshall won five consecutive Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens between 1956 and 1960.
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Last Survivor Of Habs' 1950s Dynasty Dies

By Jonathon Jackson
The Salt Lake Tribune previewed the city's new hockey team, the Golden Eagles, in their Oct. 10, 1969 edition. Ted Hodgson, the hero of the team's first game, is second from the left in this photo.
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Golden Eagles Brought Pro Hockey To Utah

By Jonathon Jackson
Jan 25, 2023; Langley, BC, CANADA; CHL Top Prospects team white forward Colby Barlow (39) skates against CHL Top Prospects team red during the first period in the 2023 CHL Top Prospects ice hockey game at Langley Events Centre. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images
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Huge OHL Trade Spares Bobby Ryan’s Record

By Jonathon Jackson
The cover of the first edition of The Hockey News, published on October 1, 1947.
History

The Hockey News: It All Began On This Date in 1947

By Jonathon Jackson
Bauer skates illuminated by a green light photographed inside the new hockey locker room during a tour of the Munn Ice Arena completed renovations on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, in East Lansing. 220923 Munn Renovations 077a
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Bauer Skates Broke NHL Color Bar

By Jonathon Jackson
Feb 26, 2011; Toronto, ON, Canada; 1972 Team Canada member Paul Henderson, wearing the jersey he wore in Game 8 of the Summit Series, during the national anthems before the Pittsburgh Penguins game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-Imagn Images
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52 Years Later, We Remember: "Henderson has scored for Canada!"

By Jonathon Jackson
The Montreal Maroons competed in the NHL from 1924 to 1938. They were almost revived after the Second World War.
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Maroons Slipped into History . . . Nearly 30 Years After They Stopped Playing

By Jonathon Jackson
Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks
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Chicago, Detroit Create the Original Ten

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Jaromir Jagr of the Pittsburgh Penguins
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“Jagr (Pronounced YAW-gur)” Was Worth the Risk for Penguins

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Joel Hanley's goal opened the scoring in Game 1 of the 2020 Stanley Cup final between his Dallas Stars and the Tampa Bay Lightning
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Stars won first September Stanley Cup final game

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Headshot of former NHL player John Cullen
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Cullen capped comeback with a goal

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LA Kings captain Dustin Brown kisses the Stanley Cup in 2012
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Forgotten Lemieux Broke the Ice For Kings

By Jonathon Jackson

THIS DATE IN

May 22, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Rangers right wing Martin St. Louis (26) celebrates with left wing Rick Nash (61) after game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn
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This Date In Hockey History - Oct. 19

By Jonathon Jackson
Former Red Wing Ted Lindsay is introduced at Steve Yzerman's jersey retirement ceremony at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit in January 2007. Ted Lindsay Red Wings 58
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This Date In Hockey History - Oct. 18

By Jonathon Jackson
Dec 31, 2010; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins former defenseman Paul Coffey (77) during the Winter Classic alumni game against the Washington Capitals at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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This Date in Hockey History - Oct. 17

By Jonathon Jackson
Gordie Howe with linemates Sid Abel and Adam Brown after Howe's first NHL game on Oct. 16, 1946.
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This Date in Hockey History - Oct. 16

By Jonathon Jackson
Dec 2, 1989; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Kings forward Wayne Gretzky (99) in action against the New York Rangers at the Forum. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images
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This Date in Hockey History - Oct. 15

By Jonathon Jackson
March 7, 2008; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks former player Stan Mikita (21) addresses the crowd as he stands in front of fellow former player Bobby Hull (9) and team officials during a ceremony honoring their careers before the game against the San Jose Sharks at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-Imagn Images
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This Date In Hockey History - Oct. 7

By Jonathon Jackson
Feb 25, 2010; Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Canada forward Hayley Wickenheiser (left) and Shannon Szabados (right) celebrate with the flag following their victory over USA 2-0 in the women's hockey gold medal match in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at Canada Hockey Place. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images
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This Date in Hockey History - September 30

By Jonathon Jackson
Sep 29, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Team Canada players pose for a team photo after defeating Team Europe in game two of the World Cup of Hockey final against Team Europe at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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This Date in Hockey History - September 29

By Jonathon Jackson
Sep 28, 2020; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) hoists the Stanley Cup after the Lightning defeat the Dallas Stars in game six of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
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This Date in Hockey History - September 28

By Jonathon Jackson
Dec 2, 1989; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Kings forward Wayne Gretzky (99) in action against the New York Rangers at the Forum. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images
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This Date in Hockey History - September 27

By Jonathon Jackson
Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury with the Stanley Cup
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This Date in Hockey History - September 26

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Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins
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This Date in Hockey History - September 20

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Jamie Benn has captained the Dallas Stars since 2013
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This Date in Hockey History - September 19

By Jonathon Jackson
Scotty Bowman turns 91 years old today (September 18, 2024)
This Date in History

Born On This Date

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Former Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu during a game between the Wild and the Dallas Stars
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This Date in Hockey History

By Jonathon Jackson

BIRTHDAYS

Mush March of the Chicago Black Hawks
Hockey Birthdays

Hockey Birthdays - Oct. 18

By Jonathon Jackson
Feb 11, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a New York Islanders logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Hockey Birthdays

Hockey Birthdays - Oct. 17

By Jonathon Jackson
Unknown Date, 1998; Washington, DC, USA; FILE PHOTO; Mighty Ducks of Anaheim left wing Paul Kariya (9) on the ice against the Washington Capitals at the MCI Center. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK
Hockey Birthdays

Hockey Birthdays - Oct. 16

By Jonathon Jackson
Steve Buzinski played nine games in net for the New York Rangers in the 1942-43 season.
Hockey Birthdays

Hockey Birthdays - Oct. 15

By Jonathon Jackson
Frank Boucher was with the New York Rangers as a player, coach, and manager from 1926 to 1955.
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Hockey Birthdays - Oct. 7

By Jonathon Jackson
Jun 13, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams hoists the Stanley Cup after defeating the New York Rangers in game five of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Hockey Birthdays

Another Celebration For Mr. Game 7

By Jonathon Jackson
Les Cunningham played with the Chicago Black Hawks in 1939-40.
Hockey Birthdays

Hockey Birthdays - October 4

By Jonathon Jackson
February 2, 2013; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing Ryane Clowe (29) warms up before the game against the Nashville Predators at HP Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Hockey Birthdays

Hockey Birthdays - September 30

By Jonathon Jackson
Mar 17, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; former Tampa Bay Lightning former left wing Dave Andreychuk (5) is introduced before the game as they honor the 2004 Stanley Cup champions against the Vancouver Canucks at Tampa Bay Times Forum. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images
Hockey Birthdays

Hockey Birthdays - September 29

By Jonathon Jackson
May 28, 2007; Anaheim CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks rightwing Dustin Penner (17) during warmups prior to playing against the Ottawa Senators in game one of the 2007 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Honda Center in Anaheim CA. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Copyright © 2007 Gary A. Vasquez
Hockey Birthdays

Hockey Birthdays - September 28

By Jonathon Jackson
Jay Bouwmeester with the Stanley Cup
Hockey Birthdays

Hockey Birthdays - September 27

By Jonathon Jackson
Daniel and Henrik Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks
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Hockey Birthdays - September 26

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Hockey legend Howie Morenz of the Montreal Canadiens
Hockey Birthdays

Hockey Birthdays - September 21

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Montreal Canadiens' legend Guy Lafleur
Hockey Birthdays

Hockey Birthdays - September 20

By Jonathon Jackson
Jan 20, 2011; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro (39) during the second period against the Washington Capitals at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-Imagn Images
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Hockey Birthdays - September 19

By Jonathon Jackson