This Day In Hockey History (10/27)

Posted by on Oct 27, 2011 11:58

This may not be much of a moment today but for Buffalo fans, they fell in love with this guy.  It is strange how a love affair with a player can start so quickly but if you mentioned this player’s name, there is a fond glow in a fan’s face.  Today, our moment comes to us from 20 years ago and a first game that left an impression.  The video comes first and then well that frozen in time gem.

 

 

October 27, 1991

Buffalo’s Pat LaFontaine scored a goal and added two assists in his first game as a Sabre, and Dale Hawerchuk had a goal and three assists to lead the Sabres to a 5-1 win over the visiting Hartford Whalers.

 

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 (10/27)

Posted by on Oct 27, 2010 14:30

Time for another This Day In Hockey History.  Today we bring you all the rats you can muster in honor of this great moment.

 

 

 

October 27, 1996

Florida’s Scott Mellanby scored his 200th NHL career goal as the Panthers extended their unbeaten streak to double figures (7-0-3) with a 3-2 win at Philadelphia.

 

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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