This Day In Hockey History (8/5)

Posted by on Aug 5, 2011 14:56

Birthdays are always special but the one today is to Devils fans because of the one little contribution this guy made that ultimately led to a third Stanley Cup being raised in New Jersey.  At any rate, it is time to wish this hockey player a happy 35th birthday and a hope for many more.  Shark fans we apologize on the blog’s behalf.  Now the video and then the moment as always.

 

 

August 05, 1976

NHL left winger Jeff Friesen born in Meadow Lake, Sask. Friesen has played in the NHL since 1994-95 with San Jose, Anaheim, and New Jersey.

 

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This Day In Hockey History (8/5)

Posted by on Aug 5, 2010 12:42

These trips back to the older days get harder and harder to find in August but we can still pull out the select gem when needed or just a moment that makes you remember something.  Today this one from 13 years ago even had me looking up a few things as well.

 

 

August 05, 1997

Vancouver Canucks signed free agent goaltender Arturs Irbe, who had spent the 1996-97 season with Dallas.

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 (8/5)

Posted by on Aug 5, 2009 13:09

BallHype: hype it up!

Not sure what to do with a Hump Day moment like today but I think this one may just suffice for the masses.



The Sheppard has FLOCKED err fought! Now the moment.


August 05, 1991

Detroit Red Wings signed free agent Ray Sheppard, from the New York Rangers.

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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