This Day In Hockey History (8/15)

Posted by on Aug 15, 2011 19:17

Today is the Ides Of August.  Yes it is not quite as dramatic as the Ides Of March but under the circumstances, it will do.  It is a short but sweet moment for a man who probably deserved a lot more than the crap he dealt with.  Here is our moment for today.

 

 

August 15, 1989

NY Rangers hired Roger Neilson as their new head coach, replacing Phil Esposito.  Insert white towel here.

 

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This Day In Hockey History (8/15)

Posted by on Aug 15, 2010 15:42

To think this guy was a Chicago Blackhawk.  I am trying to figure out how on Earth I forgot about this.  But here is today’s moment from eight years ago.  This is of course, providing I can spell.

 

 

August 15, 2002

Chicago Blackhawks signed unrestricted free agent Theo Fleury, who had been with 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!

This Day In Hockey History (8/15)

Posted by on Aug 15, 2009 12:30

BallHype: hype it up!

That is right….on this day we found an old gem of sorts…or well a player at the end of his career that not many may have known won so much at the time. Okay….video and moment time coming right up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4aZACRduls&hl=en&fs=1&

A Guy Lapointe bio…..

August 15, 1983

Boston Bruins signed free agent defenseman Guy Lapointe, a five time Stanley Cup winner.

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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