This Day In Hockey History (8/16)

Today we bring you a feelgood college hockey story of a player who went pro and made quite the name for himself.  It is hard to believe that this moment is 32 years old already but sure enough it is.  Here is an American with over 1000 points but first the video before we get to the main course, which is the best part.

 

 

August 16, 1979


St. Louis Blues signed Joe Mullen as a free agent after his college career at Boston College. Mullen went on to become the highest scoring U.S. born player in NHL history.

 

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 (8/16)

The doggy days of August drag onward but at least there is a light that can be seen.  Training camps start in about 4 weeks.  Fantasy hockey leagues are popping up.  There is hope.  Now time for today’s moment.

 

 

August 16, 2004


Tampa Bay Lightning re-acquired center Vaclav Prospal from the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in exchange for a second round choice in the 2005 Entry Draft.

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 (8/16)

BallHype: hype it up!

I was told once that at times I have an awful time spelling when I type. Actually it is quite true especially while trying to chat in a chatroom and concentrate on doing something or anything else for that matter. But today’s moment is all American and 30 years old at that.



Old days of Mullen in the early 90’s and more.

August 16, 1979


St. Louis Blues signed Joe Mullen as a free agent after his college career at Boston College. Mullen went on to become the highest scoring U.S. born player in NHL history.

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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