This Day In Hockey History (3/19)

Posted by on Mar 19, 2012 13:52

It is time to crack open the week with another “This Day In Hockey History”.  Sometimes we just do not realize how good a player is until they are gone awhile.  However, Phil Esposito was kind of always one of those rare cases.  He was one hell of a goal scorer as his career numbers point out but today’s moment is the type that makes you go wow, given the era.  What would Esposito have done in 2012?  It is a good question.  But 40 years ago today, he did the following….

 

 

March 19, 1972

Phil Esposito scored three goals, including two power play goals for a new NHL season record of 27, and added an assist as the Bruins won 7-3 over the Minnesota North Stars, at Boston Garden.

 

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This Day In Hockey History (3/19)

Posted by on Mar 19, 2011 06:24

Here is a moment today that we may take for granted especially in this time and age.  However, 78 years ago this was a huge deal.  Here comes that moment from yesteryear as always complete with just an amazing jaw drop.  Many think that this moment occured much later yet it did not.  Even Coach Tortorella would approve of this.

 

 

March 19, 1933

The first day game in NHL history was played, with the Detroit Red Wings at Chicago, and a 3:30 PM starting time. The Red Wings won 4-3 as NHL President Calder looked on.

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This Day In Hockey History (3/19)

Posted by on Mar 19, 2010 12:52

BallHype: hype it up!

Again, it is time for another This Day In Hockey History.  What is today’s moment?  I do not know.  I am guessing it is time to find out and here it is but first a video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB_LC10N3xU&hl=en_US&fs=1&

JR on Savard’s best goal ever….

March 19, 1998

Chicago Blackhawks retired Denis Savard’s #18 sweater, in a pre-game ceremony before a 1-0 win against the visiting Montreal Canadiens.

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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