This Day In Hockey History (8/10)

Posted by on Aug 10, 2011 04:33

When we look back at today’s moment, there will still be a place for several fandoms.  It just seemed that obvious.  So sixteen years ago the Nord became something completely different.  One never knows what to expect at any time, or junctire.  Here is first the video and then the moment.  Enjoy.

 

 

August 10, 1995

The Quebec Nordiques’ franchise announced that the team’s official new name would be the “Colorado Avalanche”.

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This Day In Hockey History (8/10)

Posted by on Aug 10, 2010 16:45

Today’s moment focuses on a guy who had a very short stint with one team and now has had the last laugh or three.  Here it goes.

 

 

August 10, 1987

New York Rangers signed free agent Peter Laviolette. Laviolette played 12 NHL games with the Rangers and went scoreless, then resurfaced 12 years later as the head coach of the New York Islanders.

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 (8/10)

Posted by on Aug 10, 2009 13:00

BallHype: hype it up!

Monday time….and this day shows a player who’s wife wants him to stick around. Time to get down. Now the video and the moment…..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOMlSnKtPHE&hl=en&fs=1&

Mr. Nylander video….

August 10, 2004

New York Rangers signed unrestricted free-agent center Michael Nylander.

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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