This Day In Hockey History (10/6)

Posted by on Oct 6, 2011 15:32

Today we have a quick yet quirky moment.  Enjoy the season opener’s but this moment was all about the Fall Chill from ten years ago.  As always a little video and then the gem coming your way….

 

 

October 06, 2001

Michigan State tied Michigan 3-3 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, before 74,554 fans, breaking a hockey attendance record that had stood for 41 years. The crowd braved temperatures hovering just above freezing with wind gusts reaching 30 mph.

 

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This Day In Hockey History (10/6)

Posted by on Oct 6, 2010 18:52

There is a certain fondness for moments that are just out of the norm.  This one is definitely one of those cases.  Here is a gem from nine years ago that is a bit of a surprise.

 

 

October 06, 2001

Calgary’s Roman Turek recorded his second consecutive shutout (the 17th of his career) in a 4-0 win against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. The victory made the Flames just the 5th team in NHL history to open a season with consecutive shutouts.

About Chris Wassel

Simply I am a sports writer whose first loves will always be hockey and food. As we attempt to fix the site which has fallen into some disrepair (okay a lot), any and all help is always appreciated. For now, everything will channel through on a post by post basis. As always, let's have some fun!

This Day In Hockey History (10/6)

Posted by on Oct 6, 2009 12:07

BallHype: hype it up!

Now on This Day…..just a moment that makes you say well only Gretzky could do something like this. Here it goes.



Some of Gretzky’s best…..

October 06, 1988

Wayne Gretzky scored his first goal in a Kings uniform on his first shot of the game, as the Kings won on their opening night, 8-2 vs Detroit. Gretzky had a goal and three assists in the game, and passed 83 Kings in team’s all time scoring.

About Chris Wassel

Simply I am a sports writer whose first loves will always be hockey and food. As we attempt to fix the site which has fallen into some disrepair (okay a lot), any and all help is always appreciated. For now, everything will channel through on a post by post basis. As always, let's have some fun!

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