This Day In Hockey History (10/21)

Indeed it is time for another installment of This Day In Hockey History.  Today, we found a moment from classic days gone by like we always do.  Again we found an obscure moment for everyone as we sometimes do.  This is a first and well this franchise is in the USA now as opposed to Canada where they were originally located.  That should be enough hints so here is a video and then the moment like always.

 

 

October 21, 1979


Goran Hogosta became the first goaltender in Quebec Nordiques NHL history to record a shutout, in a 3-0 win at Chicago. It was the only career shutout for Hogosta.

 

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This Day In Hockey History (10/21)

This moment is kind of an oddball stat.  Stars do not always play together in Montreal contrary to popular thought but low and behold this one happened 22 years today.  Pretty crazy if you ask me.

 

 

October 21, 1988


After 2,283 NHL games and 1,245 goals between them, Guy Lafleur and Marcel Dionne each scored a goal as linemates for the first time, in the Rangers’ 4-1 win over Washington. It was Dionne’s first goal of the year, and the second for Lafleur.

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 (10/21)

BallHype: hype it up!

Its HUMP DAY!!! With the economy being so tough…we have economized This Day just for today. Here you go….two moments in one! Ready…aim…FIRE!!!!!



Everyone loves to be first….

October 21, 1998


Daren Puppa recorded his 18th career shutout and the 1998 #1 overall draft pick Vincent Lecavalier recorded his first career NHL point (with an assist) as Tampa Bay won 5-0 against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins.

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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