This Day In Hockey History (1/8)

Posted by on Jan 8, 2012 16:35

This week has just brought us some crazy moments from left, right, and sideways from “This Day”.  It is funny how this all works.  Yet it somehow does.  So of course we did not have far to look today for our moment.  We took a look at it via Twitter this morning and immediately knew this had to be it.  This one was just too easy not to mention.  So, here is today’s moment from 35 years ago and a little video to go along with it. 

 

 

January 08, 1976

Gil Perreault scored his 5th career hat trick, and Richard Martin scored a goal and three assists to lead the Sabres to an 8-5 win over the Canucks at the Aud. Sabres outscored the Canucks 6-4 in the third period.

 

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This Day In Hockey History (1/8)

Posted by on Jan 8, 2011 16:28

Was this the start of the dark days in Detroit?  We will let you be the judge on this day a whopping 40 years ago.

 

 

January 08, 1971

Detroit Red Wings named coach Ned Harkness as the new G.M. of the team (replacing Sid Abel). Harkness gave up his duties behind the bench, naming Doug Barkley as the interim coach. Two days later, Barkley was officially named Head Coach.

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 (1/8)

Posted by on Jan 8, 2010 12:25

BallHype: hype it up!

At last it is Friday. The snow is falling outside but lightly so its not all that bad. As I take my morning meds, I think it is a good time as any to reveal today’s moment and video. After all, the internet connections has not frozen…….yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKfX31Tu2f0&hl=en_US&fs=1&

Larry Murphy’s 1000th point……

January 08, 2000

Larry Murphy picked up his 901st career assist to pass Bryan Trottier, giving him sole possession of 10th place on all-time in assists as the Red Wings won 5-3 over the visiting Anaheim Mighty Ducks.

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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