This Day In Hockey History (7/30)

Today’s moment comes straight from the “Edmonton Pipeline”.  This guy had a long and fruitful career in the NHL and was able to win a few Stanley Cups along the way.  Thirteen years ago today, we said goodbye and really it is like he never left as seen from his later endeavors in the Edmonton organization.  Here we go….

 

 

July 30, 1998


Veteran defenseman Kevin Lowe announced his retirement, after 19 seasons in the NHL, with Edmonton and the NY Rangers. He immediately began his new career — as an assistant coach with the 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!

This Day In Hockey History (7/30)

As July winds down, there are just a couple more moments.  Tonight after firing the computer back up from the dead, we have a nice little moment from just seven years ago.  I almost forgot this player did play for the Detroit Red Wings.  Oops!

 

 

July 30, 2003


Detroit Red Wings announced the signing of free agent Ray Whitney, who had led Columbus in scoring during the 2002-03 season.

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 (7/30)

BallHype: hype it up!

We are going to try and do this the best we can….with the internet being the way it is out here right now this morning. Here goes nothing! Moment time after the video at the ledge err jump.



A rare moment…..

July 30th, 1990


Hartford Whalers sign UFA John Stevens to a contract. He had been a member of the Philadelphia Flyers and would later go on to coach them.

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!

Quantcast