This Day In Hockey History (11/21)

Posted by on Nov 21, 2011 15:05

Yes the sound you hear in Pittsburgh is bells of joy as Sidney Crosby is back.  However that is not our moment today.  This one is a bit different as far as moments because it involves a rule change that would be considered bizarre today but made perfect sense back in the old days.  Let’s get ready for some old time hockey because here is a video first.  Next, the moment will appear and it is from 69 years ago this day.

 

 

November 21, 1942

The NHL Board of Governors announced that overtime would be discontinued in regular season games because of conflicts with train schedules. Overtime was finally reinstated in the 1983-84 season after a 41-year absence.

 

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This Day In Hockey History (11/21)

Posted by on Nov 21, 2010 14:19

Today’s moment is graced by royalty.  This happened 23 years ago and was one of those moments that you had to be there to believe it.

 

 

November 21, 1987

King Olav V of Norway watched from behind the Montreal bench, as the Canadiens beat the Devils 2-1 at the Forum. Bobby Smith and Chris Chelios each scored a goal and added an assist in the second period for Montreal.

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 (11/21)

Posted by on Nov 21, 2009 19:16

BallHype: hype it up!

Today a quick moment and video from this day November 21st…….



Mr. Hartnell ladies and gentlemen….now the moment.

November 21, 2003

Scott Hartnell scored the 1,000th goal in Nashville Predators history, an overtime winning goal at 1:31 in a 4-3 win against the visiting Anaheim Mighty Ducks. It was Hartnell’s first career overtime goal.

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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