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Young Ovechkin casually absorbs a massive hit from Dennis Gauthier

Lazy Finns developed the first ice skate 5,000 years ago to save energy

Energy-saving Finns invented the first ice skate more than 5,000 years ago as a practical method of transport to make getting across frozen lakes less of a struggle

Guy Lafleur goal on Boston - Game 7, Semi Final (1979)

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Discover The Longest Stanley Cup Playoff Games in NHL History

Check out some of the longest NHL games ever played, all of them going into multiple overtime periods to settle ties in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 27

A very impressive Hall of Fame class is inducted on this date in 1966. Also. possibly the greatest undrafted player in NHL history is born.

On this day in history: Maurice Richard Riot in Montreal - TheHockeyNews

On this day 59 years ago, the Richard Riots broke out in Montreal during and after the Montreal-Detroit game. The game at the Forum had to be cut short after a tear gas bomb went off and it was forfeited to the Red Wings the fans were reacting to Richard's suspension and NHL president Clarence Campbell, who showed up to the game after it had started.

Gordie Howe scores 800th career goal

Howe scored his 800th career goal February 29th, 1980 while playing for the Hartford Whalers

February 28 NHL History | Feb 28 NHL History | www.nhltraderumor.com

February 28 in NHL history features Teemu Selanne scores 50th goal as rookie. United States wins first hockey gold medal at Squaw Valley Olympics; Bobby Orr gets 500th NHL assist.

First Televised Hockey Game in USA on Feb 25th.

The Tradition ContinuesIt was September of 1952 and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation was about to launch the first television stations in Canada. In anticipation of this, Imperial Oil, sponsor of Hockey Night in Canada on radio, had been engaged in talks with the CBC to begin televising hockey for the 1952-53 NHL season.

Montreal Canadiens' 28-game unbeaten streak ends

Feb. 24: Gretzky sets NHL single-season record for goals

1982: Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers breaks Phil Esposito's single-season record for goals when he scores No. 77 against goaltender Don Edwards and the Buffalo Sabres at Memorial Auditorium.

1965 Topps Henri Richard | PSA CardFacts™

<p>Joseph Henri &ldquo;Pocket Rocket&rdquo; Richard (February 29, 1936-) was born on February 29th during a leap year and holds the distinct honor of holding ...

Boston Bruins history was made on Dec. 1, 1924, and a radio legend was born - The Boston Globe

On Dec. 1, 1924, the Boston Bruins played their first game in the National Hockey League, and Frank Ryan gave the play-the-play for the radio broadcast.

A look back at the Roger Neilson ‘paper bag’ game and Pal Hal’s theatre of the absurd

In countless times under Harold Ballard’s reign, the Maple Leafs could not play their way out of a paper bag.

As It Didn't Happen: When Anne Murray tried to buy the Maple Leafs | CBC Archives

Anne Murray, a music superstar and lifelong hockey fan, once tried to become the owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Special moment sees Phil and Tony Esposito join the Blackhawks' for pre-game warmups - Article - BARDOWN

Happy Birthday to Don Cherry: The Best Moments from Don this season

L.A.'s Robitaille Logs 500th Goal

LA: Robitaille: 27th Player To Score 500 Goals

Volcan, Howatt made NHL history 30 years ago

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