This Day In Hockey History (10/15)

Posted by on Oct 15, 2011 16:45

It is not often you see a double hat trick in a game that results in a tie or loss but today we present a moment that shows just that.  Add in one of the players that got a hat trick and this becomes even more of a rarity.  Here is said gem from 24 years ago today…..

 

 

October 15, 1987

Dan Quinn scored the first hat trick of his NHL career, and added two assists in the Penguins’ 6-6 tie against the Rangers in Pittsburgh. Mario Lemieux also had three goals – the 8th hat trick of his career and two assists.

 

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This Day In Hockey History (10/15)

Posted by on Oct 15, 2010 14:38

This moment goes back…way back.  Forty three years ago today and back in the era of black and white, this gem occurred.  I hear this guy was really good or something.

 

 

October 15, 1967

Boston’s Phil Esposito scored four goals in a game for the first time in his NHL career, as the Bruins won 6-2 over the visiting Montreal Canadiens. Fred Stanfield chipped in with four assists.

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This Day In Hockey History (10/15)

Posted by on Oct 15, 2009 11:47

BallHype: hype it up!

Its a gloomy, cold day in the Tri-State. Nor’easter heading in….and time for This Day. Today the winds blow and here comes the moment but a video shall precede it. Here goes…..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3Qv4YRk2sM&hl=en&fs=1&

Fight on!!!!!

October 15, 1991

Derek King scored the fastest hat trick in New York Islanders’ history — three goals within a span of 1:18, in the first period of a 7-6 overtime loss to the Penguins in Long Island.

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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