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Bringing you vintage hockey treasures
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Easily the coolest moment since I've started this account, my tweet featured on Hockey Night in Canada on a Saturday Night! Such a cool story also about John Van Horlick teaching 16-year old Craig Berube how to fight. Huge shoutout to @hockey_samurai for the discovery too
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28 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (October 27, 1995):. Scotty Bowman debuts the "Russian Five" (Sergei Fedorov, Igor Larionov, Slava Kozlov, Slava Fetisov, Vladimir Konstantinov) as a 5-man unit for the 1st time in the @DetroitRedWings 3-0 win over the Flames
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Happy birthday to the late great Paul Newman aka Reggie Dunlop who was born 100 years ago today
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56 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (June 5, 1967):. The Original Six era ends as the Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota North Stars, Oakland Seals, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues receive their NHL franchises ahead of the 1967/68 NHL season
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Guy Lafleur and Mike Bossy in the same week, just gut wrenching. Two of the best goal scorers in hockey history. May both of their legacies live on through those that miss them dearly. RIP Guy and Mike
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Devastated to hear of the passing of former NHLer Chris Simon at just 52 years old, gone way too young. Thinking of his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. RIP Chris. Gone but never forgotten
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#StatSunday 55 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (June 5, 1967):. The Original Six era ends as the Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota North Stars, Oakland Seals, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues receive their NHL franchises #VintageHockey #NHL
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Saddened to hear of the passing of Paul D'Amato aka Tim "Dr. Hook" McCracken from Slap Shot. RIP Paul
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#WaybackWednesday Dave Andreychuk, Dougie Gilmour, Felix Potvin and Wendel Clark (1993) @MapleLeafs
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100 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (February 10, 1924):. The NHL votes to approve a new franchise in Boston set to join the league for the 1924/25 season @NHLBruins
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#SniperSaturday The Sutter brothers have a combined 1320 NHL goals:. Brent (1111 GP): 363 Goals.Brian (779 GP): 303 Goals.Ron (1093 GP): 205 Goals.Darryl (406 GP): 161 Goals.Rich (874 GP): 149 Goals.Duane (731 GP): 139 Goals
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Fun Fact about Bruce Boudreau and Slap Shot:. Not only did Bruce make a cameo in the movie, Reggie Dunlop's apartment is actually Bruce's real apartment from his time as a member of the Johnstown Jets in the NAHL (1975/76)
Bruce Boudreau’s cameo in Slap Shot as a member of the Hyannisport Presidents
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46 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (February 25, 1977):. Slap Shot made its debut in theaters!. Writer: Nancy Dowd.Director: George Roy Hill.Starring: Paul Newman, Michael Ontkean, Strother Martin, Jennifer Warren, Lindsay Crouse and the .@Hanson_Brothers
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Just a horrible week for the hockey world. RIP Guy Lafleur. Man this one hurts.
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HHOFer Bobby Orr was born ON THIS DAY in hockey history (March 20, 1948): . 2-time Stanley Cup Champion.8-time Norris Trophy Winner.3-time Hart Trophy Winner.2-time Art Ross Trophy Winner.2-time Conn Smythe Trophy Winner.1967 Calder Trophy Winner.9-time NHL Allstar. @NHLBruins
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ON THIS DAY in hockey history (November 17, 1979): 18 year old Wayne Gretzky faces off against 51-year old Gordie Howe for the first time #VintageHockey #NHL #MrHockey #TheGreatOne @EdmontonOilers @WhalersNHL
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We remember the late Garnet "Ace" Bailey and Mark Bavis who were tragically lost 23 years ago today. RIP to all those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. Gone but never forgotten
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16 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (January 2, 2007):. The @DetroitRedWings retire long-time Captain Steve Yzerman's #19 jersey
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#TendyTuesday Jamie "Noodles" McLennan makes a save on Leafs forward and future @OverDrive1050 co-host Jeff "O-Dog" O'Neill (2005) @FlaPanthers. (📸Peter Jones)
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#FlowFriday Bill "Goldie" Goldthorpe as a rookie with the Syracuse Blazers in the NAHL with his iconic fro (1973/74)
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Minnesota North Stars GM Lou Nanne on Mike Modano/Link Gaetz at the 1988 NHL Draft:. "In the 1st round we drafted Mike Modano to protect the franchise. In the 2nd round we drafted Link to protect Mike. In the 3rd we should've drafted a lawyer to protect Link"
#StatSunday 35 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (June 11, 1988):. The 1988 NHL Draft takes place in Montreal:. 1. Mike Modano (North Stars).2. Trevor Linden @Canucks .3. Curtis Leschyshyn (Nordiques).4. Darrin Shannon @penguins .5. Daniel Dore (Nordiques)
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#WaybackWednesday Happy 55th birthday Mathieu Schneider! Here's Mathieu rocking a "Bettman Sucks" helmet during the 1994 NHL Lockout @CanadiensMTL
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27 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (October 27, 1995):. @DetroitRedWings Head Coach Scotty Bowman makes NHL history as he debuts the "Russian Five" (Sergei Fedorov, Igor Larionov, Slava Kozlov, Slava Fetisov, Vladimir Konstantinov) as a 5-man unit for the 1st time
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#FlowFriday The legendary Bill "Goldie" Goldthorpe of the Baltimore Blades in the WHA (1975)
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#StatSunday 47 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (February 25, 1977):. Slap Shot is released:. Writer: Nancy Dowd.Director: George Roy Hill.Producer: Robert J. Wunsch.Starring: Paul Newman, Michael Ontkean, Strother Martin, Lindsay Crouse and the @Hanson_Brothers
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#StatSunday 29 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (October 27, 1995):. Scotty Bowman debuts the "Russian Five" (Igor Larionov, Slava Fetisov, Sergei Fedorov, Vladimir Konstantinov, Slava Kozlov) as a 5-man unit for the 1st time in @DetroitRedWings 3-0 win over Calgary
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#StatSunday Happy 51st birthday Derian Hatcher! Derian was the first US-born Captain in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup, doing so with @DallasStars in 1999
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54 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (May 10, 1970):. Bobby Orr took flight. Bobby scores the OT winner as the @NHLBruins beat the Blues 4-3 in Game #4 of the 1970 Stanley Cup Final to win the Stanley Cup, with Bobby also winning the Conn Smythe Trophy too
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#SniperSaturday Legend has it when negotiating his first NHL contract in 1977, Mike Bossy and his agent asked @NYIslanders GM Bill Torrey . "What is a 50-goal scorer worth to you?". No NHL rookie had ever scored 50+ goals in a season prior. True to his word, Mike scored 53!
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Don "Grapes" Cherry was born ON THIS DAY in hockey history (February 5, 1934). #VintageHockey #NHL
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44 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (March 30, 1979):. The NHL announces four new expansion teams merging from the WHA for the 1979/80 NHL season: . Edmonton Oilers.Hartford Whalers.Quebec Nordiques.Winnipeg Jets
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51 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (October 11, 1973):. Kate Smith makes her first in-person appearance at The Spectrum to sing "God Bless America" before the @NHLFlyers beat the Leafs 2-0 on goals by Terry Crisp and Bill Barber
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The late great Chris Farley would have been 60 years old today
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Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former North Stars/Bruins/Red Wings goaltender Gilles Gilbert. Condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. RIP Gilles
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#WaybackWednesday 57 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (June 5, 1967):. "The Second Six" - Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota North Stars, Oakland Seals, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues receive their franchises ahead of the 1967/68 NHL season
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44 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (February 22, 1980):. "DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES? YES!!!" . USA defeats the Soviet Union 4-3 at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid in one of the biggest upsets in international hockey history
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#SniperSaturday Bobby Orr testing out his new Bobby Orr Power Play pinball machine (1978) @NHLBlackhawks
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28 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (December 2, 1995):. After being left in net for 9 goals against vs. Detroit, Patrick Roy tells @CanadiensMTL Head Coach Mario Tremblay and President Ronald Corey that he was done in Montreal. He was traded to the Avs 4 days later
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#StatSunday From 1972-76 HHOFer Bobby Clarke had 426 points in 311 regular season games and another 53 points in 61 playoff games, winning 2 Stanley Cups, 3 Hart Trophies and a Lester B. Pearson Award in that time frame #VintageHockey #NHL @NHLFlyers
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#TendyTuesday Pelle Lindbergh with the Vezina Trophy at the 1985 NHL Awards @NHLFlyers . (📸Dick Darrell)
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We remember the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl hockey team whose plane tragically crashed 11 years ago today. Among those lost that day were Brad McCrimmon, Pavol Demitra, Igor Korolev and Ruslan Salei. RIP to all 44 people who died, gone but never forgotten
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Lanny McDonald looking sharp at the HHOF game!
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46 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (October 18, 1978):. Wayne Gretzky picks up his 1st professional point with an assist the Indianapolis Racers 4-0 win over the Quebec Nordiques
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30 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (October 28, 1993):. The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror IV aired featuring a scene including the "1976 Philadelphia Flyers"
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Happy birthday to the late HHOFer Mike Bossy who was born ON THIS DAY in hockey history (January 22, 1957):. 4-time Stanley Cup Champion.3-time Lady Byng Trophy Winner.1978 Calder Trophy Winner.1982 Conn Smythe Trophy Winner.7-time NHL Allstar.2-time NHL Goal Leader. @NYIslanders
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#FlowFriday The Carlson Brothers with some excellent hockey hair during their time with the Marquette Iron Rangers in the USHL (1973/74)
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Hockey fans let's all send Lanny our best and hope for a speedy recovery!!!
A message from Lanny through his Instagram ❤️. Our gratitude and love goes out to all of the medical professionals who helped Lanny and continue to provide care for our friend!
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We remember Lokomotiv Yaroslavl whose plane tragically crashed 13 years ago today. Among those lost that day were Pavol Demitra, Alexander Karpovtsev, Igor Korolev, Brad McCrimmon and Ruslan Salei. RIP to all 44 people who lost their lives that day, gone but never forgotten
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#FlowFriday Guido Tenesi (aka Billy Charlebois from Slap Shot) as a member of the Tulsa Oilers in the CHL with some great flow! (1973/74)
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Gino Odjick was a giant on and off the ice. He was especially close with Canucks sniper Pavel Bure and protected him every step of the way. Gone at 52 years old just way too young. RIP Gino
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Part 2 on the 1993 NHL Draft:. The 1st Overall Pick Alexandre Daigle famously said "I’m glad I got drafted first because no one remembers number two". #2 did pretty well for himself.
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44 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (September 28, 1979):. The Minnesota North Stars sign undrafted free-agent Dino Ciccarelli from the London Knights in the OHA
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37 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (May 22, 1986):. Patrick Roy picks up his 1st career playoff shutout and Claude Lemieux scores the lone goal as the @CanadiensMTL beat the Flames 1-0 in Game #4 of the 1986 Stanley Cup Final
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#StatSunday As a 16/17 year old playing for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, Wayne Gretzky finished 2nd in the OHA in goals (70) assists (112) and points (182) in 1977/78 (63 GP), adding 6 goals/26 points in 13 playoff games too
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#StatSunday 30 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (April 2, 1993):. Paul Kariya becomes the 1st freshman to win the Hobey Baker Award after finishing the season with 25 goals/100 points in 39 games for Maine
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49 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (January 11, 1976):. "THEY'RE GOING HOME!". The @NHLFlyers become the 1st NHL team to beat the Soviet Red Army during the Super Series '76 with a 4-1 win. The Soviets almost quit the game in protest due to the rough play too!
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66 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (January 18, 1958):. Willie O'Ree breaks barriers becoming the first black hockey player in NHL history as plays for the @NHLBruins in a 3-0 win over the Canadiens
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24 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (June 19, 1999):. Brett Hull scores in triple OT as the @DallasStars.beat the Sabres 2-1 in Game #6 of the 1999 Stanley Cup Final to win their 1st Stanley Cup in franchise history, with Joe Nieuwendyk winning the Conn Smythe Trophy
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62 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (September 13, 1962):. The @CanadiensMTL acquire Don "Grapes" Cherry from the @DetroitRedWings for cash
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#WaybackWednesday Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull shoot the shit at Team Canada's practice during the 1974 Summit Series
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56 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (September 3, 1966):. Bobby Orr signs his 1st NHL contract with the @NHLBruins #VintageHockey #NHL
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#WaybackWednesday Happy 73rd birthday Gilles Meloche! Here's Gilles on the cover of GOAL Magazine
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34 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (August 28, 1989):. Three months after finally winning the Stanley Cup, Lanny McDonald announces his retirement from the NHL after 16 seasons
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29 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (November 13, 1994):. The Simpsons episode "Lisa on Ice" airs on TV:. Season: 6 .Episode: 8.Director: Bob Anderson.Writer: Mike Scully
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#SniperSaturday From 1983-87 Tim Kerr scored 50+ goals in 4 consecutive seasons, putting up 224 goals/370 points in 304 regular season games and another 21 goals/33 points in 32 playoff games @NHLFlyers
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#FlowFriday Bill "Goldie" Goldthorpe during his time with the Broome County Dusters in the NAHL (1975/76)
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40 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (August 17, 1983):. The Minnesota North Stars sign Dirk Graham from the Toledo Goaldiggers in the IHL
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#SniperSaturday HHOFer Dale "Ducky" Hawerchuk scored 35+ goals for the first 8 seasons of his NHL career, including a career-high 53 goals/130 points in 80 games in 1984/85 @NHLJets
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29 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (January 17, 1996):. Steve Yzerman scores in the @DetroitRedWings 3-2 win over the Avalanche to become the 22nd player in NHL history to reach 500 career goals
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36 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (October 24, 1988):. Mike Bossy announces his retirement from the NHL after 10 seasons with the @NYIslanders and 4 Stanley Cups
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#FlowFriday Bob Probert before his NHL days as a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the OHL with some fantastic hockey hair (1984/85)
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#FlowFriday Grant and Wayne looking sharp at the 1981 NHL Draft in Montreal where Fuhr was the 8th overall pick! @EdmontonOilers
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We remember Lokomotiv Yaroslavl whose plane tragically crashed 12 years ago today. Among those lost that day were Pavol Demitra, Alexander Karpovtsev, Igor Korolev, Brad McCrimmon and Ruslan Salei. RIP to all 44 people who lost their lives that day, gone but never forgotten
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#SniperSaturday Pat LaFontaine's 1982/83 season playing for the Verdun Juniors in the QMJHL:. Regular Season (70 GP): 104 Goals/234 Points.Playoffs: (15 GP): 11 Goals/35 Points.Total (85 GP): 115 Goals/269 Points
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