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was named to his first of 23 All Star teams over 26 seasons on

Gordie Howe Named to his first of 23 All Star teams Over 26 NHL seasons Gordie Howe Named to his first of 23 All Star teams Over 26 NHL seasons

became the highest scoring left wing in on in 1974

Johnny Bucyk became the highest scoring left wing in NHL history on this day in hockey history became the highest scoring left wing in on in 1974

Rookie Orr meets "Mr. Bucyk"-This Day In Hockey History-September 20, 1966

Rookie Orr meets “Mr. Bucyk”-This Day In Hockey History-September 20, 1966 Rookie Orr meets “Mr. Bucyk”-This Day In Hockey History-September 20, 1966

Boston Bruins defense Bobby Orr poses in an undated photo. (AP Photo) During his first training camp in September of 1966, Bobby Orr was already being touted as a potential savior for the Boston Bruins. The Oshawa Generals all-star defenseman finished in 3rd place in OHL scoring during the 1965-66 season, with 38 goals, 56 assists and 94 points. That was one more point than the Montreal Jr Canadiens center Jacques Lemaire (41-52-93)and 20 more than Niagra Falls Flyers center Derek Sanderson (33-43-76)....

Bobby Orr Considered At Forward During First Training Camp-This Day In Hockey History-September 19, 1966 Boston Bruins defense Bobby Orr poses in an undated photo. (AP Photo) During his first training camp in September of 1966, Bobby Orr was already being touted as a potential savior for the Boston Br…

Bobby Orr, whose professional contract with the Boston Bruins was reported to be $50,00 over two years- the best ever offered to a National Hockey League newcomer - discovered that he was just another 18-year-old rookie at the fall training camp in 1966. Orr's roommate in London, Ont. was the veteran left-winger Johnny Bucyk, who was quick to tell his fellow teammates that the rookie had started their acquaintance by calling him "Mr....

This Day In Hockey History-September 21, 1966 Bobby Orr, whose professional contract with the Boston Bruins was reported to be $50,00 over two years- the best ever offered to a National Hockey League newcomer – discovered that he was jus…

Bobby Orr, widely regarded as the premier junior hockey talent in Canada, appeared poised to ink a contract with the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League in the coming days. This 18-year-old hockey prodigy, having set numerous scoring records for defensemen in the Ontario Hockey Association, was the linchpin the Bruins are banking on to guide them to NHL supremacy....

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On in 1970, Parry Sound Ontario saluted their native son, 21 year old superstar .

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This Day In Hockey History-July 6, 1970-Parry Sound Holds Bobby Orr Day PARRY SOUND, Ont. (CP) — The fans went wild. It was Bobby Orr day Saturday and folk from his hometown were out to welcome the All-Star defenceman with Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. Bobby Orr Day, sponsored by the town of Parry Sound was simply that—a big day for Bobby. Orr’s tro...

history, July 1, 2006, was an important day for the , as interim GM signed free agents and adding important pieces to the core of what would become the .

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This Day In Hockey History-July 1, 2006-Boton Bruins Sign Zdeno Chara, Marc Savard When the Bruins introduced Peter Chiarelli as their new general manager May 31, executive vice president Charlie Jacobs said the front office was committed to winning and getting the Original Six franchise back on track. Yesterday; the Bruins took a very large step in that direction 6 feet 9 inches....

The formation of the was announced on in 1971.



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This Day In Hockey History-June 25, 1971-New hockey league, WHA, forms HOLLYWOOD, Ra. (UP)-An organization known as the World Hockey Association (WHA) has been formed, with the intention of operating as a 14-team major league starting in 1972-73. The report from the Hollywood “Sun-Tattler” says the prime movers in the organization are Gary Davidson of Santa Ana, Ca...

was chosen in the by the on in 2016.



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was chosen in the by the on in 2016.



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This Day In Hockey History-June 25, 2016-Auston Matthews goes 1st Overall to Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016 NHL Draft BUFFALO - The young couple walked into First Niagara Center clad in blue and white Toronto Maple Leafs jerseys and carrying a sign. It read, “Welcome Auston - Life Changer.” In Toronto, hockey is life. And now that the woebegone Leafs have selected the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL Draft for the...

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This Day In Hockey History-June 24, 2001-Kovalchuk first Russian No. 1 Overall, Senators trade Yashin and select Spezza No. 2 SUNRISE, Fla. - Ilya Kovalchuk intends to play immediately for the Atlanta Thrashers, who made the muscular and showboating winger the first Russian ever to go No. 1 in the annual draft. “I will do the best I can to make this team a lot better and a lot stronger,” the 6-foot-2 Kovalchuk said thr...

The proposed a merger with the on in 1977, with 7 WHA teams - , , , , , , & potentially joining the NHL.

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This Day In Hockey History-June 24, 1977-NHL Proposes Merger With WHA The National Hockey League proposed Friday a merger with the World Hockey Association with no less than six teams from the World Association forming a separate division under a National Hockey League umbrella. The proposal will be put forth to the surviving World Hockey teams and is expected to be a...

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This Day In Hockey History-June 23, 1973-Gordie Howe-Nobody Teaches You How to Retire Gordie Howe came east from Saskatoon in 1946 with $2 in his pocket and a suit supplied by the guy who scouted him; he slept on a cot in Olympia and killed rats with his hockey stick. When his two untried teenaged sons turned up in Houston recently for the signing of their first pro

Good non-trade for Boston. was productive for years, and was traded later for a 2006 2nd rounder ( ). The following season in 02-03, 28-year-old rookie was given the net by B's coach .

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This Day In Hockey History-June 23, 2002-Islanders try to trade DiPietro for Samsonov The New York Islanders have talked to the Boston Bruins about moving their former No. 1 pick Rick DiPietro. They’re trying to trade for Sergei Samsonov, presumably to play the Russian with Alexei Yashin. DiPietro played goal at Boston University and would have a large following there. There’s al...

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This Day In Hockey History-June 23, 2000- Dany Heatley’s day in the spotlight Calgary product will hear his name called early today Oh Dany boy — the bigs, the bigs are calling. Dany Heatley, the Calgary product who turned heads during the world junior hockey championship in Sweden last December, and just completed his rookie college season at the University of Wisconsin, i...

The made the in the on in 2012.

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This Day In Hockey History-June 22, 2012-Nail Yakupov taken by Oilers No. 1 PITTSBURGH — Nail Yakupov grew up idolizing Pavel Bure. The 18-year-old Yakupov is already one up on the Russian Rocket. The Edmonton Oilers selected the dynamic forward with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night, hoping Yakupov is the next piece of a core that includes center Ryan Nugent-H...

On in 2012, the made the 5th overall pick in the .

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This Day In Hockey History-June 22, 2012-Maple Leafs take Morgan Rielly with 5th overall pick PITTSBURGH In the end, Brian Burke chose not to trade up in the draft order. The price was too high, he said. Besides, even if he had, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager said nothing would have changed. First or fifth, Morgan Rielly was Toronto’s man. "We had this player rated first overal...

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This Day In Hockey History-June 21, 2003-Penguins trade for top pick, select Marc Andre Fleury NASHVILLE, Tenn. | The Pittsburgh Penguins can only hope they have half the success with their latest No. 1 pick as they did with their last. The Penguins so wanted goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to rebuild their franchise around that they traded up two spots Saturday in the NHL Draft to make sure that th...

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This Day In Hockey History-June 21, 1976-Cleveland Crusaders: WHA out, NHL in? Once the WHA moved the Crusaders out of Cleveland, it opened the door for the NHL to move the California Golden Seals, forming the Cleveland Barons. NEW YORK (AP) - The path of a National Hockey league team to Cleveland appears to have been cleared, II was burned Monday. Two independent sources said...

The missed the playoffs for the first time in 30 years in 1996-97, leading to the team picking 1st in the . The selected with the and grabbed 8th overall with a pick acquired in the trade.

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This Day In Hockey History-June 21, 1997-Bruins Draft Joe Thornton, Sergei Samsonov PITTSBURGH — The Boston Bruins don't envision Joe Thornton as another Wayne Gretzky, even if the 17-year-old threatened some of the Great One's junior scoring records. They'll be perfectly satisfied if the first player chosen in Saturday’s NHL draft is another Eric Lindros, a physical presence w...

On in 2003 the selected with their first round pick in the . Their second round pick, 45th overall, was future Hall of Fame, 5 time winner .

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This Day In Hockey History-June 21, 2003- Bruins Draft Patrice Bergeron, Mark Stuart NASHVILLE - When Mark Stuart’s name was called as the Bruins’ pick at No. 21 of the first round of yesterday’s National Hockey League draft, his grandfather Jerry leaned over to him and whispered, “Ray Bourque.” The 19-year-old Colorado College defenseman just laughed. If Stuart has a hero...

The fate of was in the hands of an arbitrator on after the Nordiques traded Lindros to both the and .

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This Day In Hockey History-June 20, 1992-Who’s got Lindros? The Flyers or Rangers? MONTREAL (AP) - The Eric Lindros Derby took another turn on Saturday. Suddenly, the Quebec Nordiques found themselves in the middle of a huge controversy as the result of trying to trade the Canadian juniors superstar. In a statement issued by the NHL during Saturday’s entry draft, the league reve...