This Day In Hockey History (7/28)

Posted by on Jul 28, 2011 16:09

Well this one has to move fast ladies and gentlemen.  Picture it like a fleeting moment that just goes even faster than expected.  Today we pay a tribute to a man who retired 13 years ago today.  He was a pioneer and no that is not stuff of legend. This is a person who went from hockey player to WADA Athletic Commissioner.  Now to the video and moment for this day.

 

 

July 28, 1998

Veteran defenceman Vyacheslav Fetisov, one of the first Soviet stars to play in the NHL announced his retirement. Fetisov said he would return to the New Jersey Devils, as an assistant coach.

 

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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 (7/28)

Posted by on Jul 28, 2009 14:00

BallHype: hype it up!

To my good friend Jen Effertz….happy birthday first off. Today we have a nice little moment in time. Let’s see what it is.



Neely Vs. Brashear…blame Canada….

July 28, 1992

Montreal Canadiens signed undrafted free agent Donald Brashear.

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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