Kevin Foster

Life long hockey fan for the Red Wings and Original 6 hockey. It's in my DNA. I enjoy being a pharmacist and can remember those days without a computer.

[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

@ATT I pay my bills, but when I have friends over to watch the NBA Finals, I have to deal with no service due to an expired contract. Why is the disruption allowed to take place. It was an epic game with the biggest comeback in NBA history and I can't watch. What am I paying for?

[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

@riger1984
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[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

Selected by Vancouver in the 11th round in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft, it was not until 7/1/89 when the Canucks were able to sign Igor Larionov. Igor later played in San Jose & on 10/24/95, Igor was traded to Detroit & helped Scotty Bowman bring the Stanley Cup back to Detroit.

[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

@riger1984 Jeff, with the Red Wings Centennial Season upcoming, why would they schedule the FanFest at MotorCity Casino and the Night at the Fox the same weekend as the NHL Hall of Fame Induction celebration in Toronto?

[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

On June 30, 1993, a great trade took place for the Red Wings. Kris Draper was acquired from the Jets for future considerations, which ended up being $1.00. For that dollar, the Wings received a 4-time Stanley Cup champion who played 1,157 games & won the 2004 Selke Trophy.

[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

It was on May 28, 1981 when Jean Ratelle announced his retirement from the NHL after 21 seasons with New York and Boston. At retirement, Jean was 6th all-time in career points with 491 goals and 1267 points in 1267 games played and became a member of the Hall of Fame in 1985.

[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

@Speedway I just tried to purchase $50 in gas with cash. The employee had the door locked and said that she is on a break. I had cash in my hand. This is where we stand today? I am now down the street at Mobil spending $50. 🤔

[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

@RyanEFox2 Hi Ryan, I'm looking for the name of the artist featured in a story on The Nine on last Friday. It was a live on site where his work was on display. Looking for my coworker at Costco. Thanks Ryan!

[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

On June 11, 1969 in the annual Intra-League Draft, the Blackhawks made a great choice & paid the Canadiens $25,000 & claimed Tony Esposito, a rookie goalie. The next year, Tony won 38 games, a career high, had an NHL record 15 shutouts, won the Calder Trophy & the Vezina Trophy.

[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

On June 11, 1974, the NHL announced that Denis Potvin of the New York Islanders was the winner of the 1974 Calder Memorial Trophy. Denis was selected first overall in the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft by the New York Islanders from the Ottawa 67’s in the OHA.

[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

On June 10, 1971, the completion of the trade for the first overall pick from the California Golden Seals took place as Sam Pollock and the Montreal Canadiens selected Guy Lafleur as their No. 1 pick in the 1971 Amateur Draft.

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After leading his Canadiens to a 3-2 win in Game 7 over the Blackhawks & his 10th Stanley Cup on May 18th, Jean Beliveau announced his retirement from the NHL on June 9, 1971. Jean Beliveau finished his career with an Art Ross Trophy, 2 Hart Trophies, and a Conn Smythe Trophy.

[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

It was on June 8, 1976 when the Hockey Hall of Fame announced their next class of members. It included builders William Wirtz, Jack Gibson, and Philip Ross. The players for that year were Bill Quackenbush of the Red Wings & Bruins and one of the greatest goalies, Johnny Bower.

[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

It was the greatest celebration at Joe Louis Arena on June 7, 1997 as the Detroit Red Wings won their 8th Stanley Cup in team history. #LGRW

[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

On June 7, 1997, it was Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals at the Joe Louis Arena. In the 2nd period, Darren McCarty put the puck past Ron Hextall for the Cup winning goal at 13:02 as the Red Wings completed the 4-0 sweep of the Flyers with a 2-1 win & the 1997 Stanley Cup. #LGRW

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On June 6, 1967, the NHL held the expansion draft for the 6 new teams that entered the NHL. The Bruins protected Gerry Cheevers and later Eddie Johnston, but left unprotected was goalie Bernie Parent. The Flyers selected Bernie, one of the greatest choices in that draft. #Flyers

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At the NHL meeting on 6/2/48, it was announced that the Art Ross Trophy would be awarded to the scoring leader at the end of each season. Elmer Lach of the Canadiens scored 2 goals in the final game of the season & became the 1st winner of the Art Ross with 30 goals & 61 points.

[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

On June 2, 1982, Mike and Marian Ilitch purchased the Detroit Red Wings from long-time owner Bruce A. Norris. The Norris family had done a lot for Red Wing hockey, but a change was needed. Attendance was down and the team had fallen to 6th place for the 1981-82 season.

[Kevin Foster @KevinKY84]

Best goalie cam shot ever.

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