Tom

Digging into NHL history one story at a time. Records, stats, trivia, vintage hockey cards & forgotten moments from the game.

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The New York Rangers saw plenty of Bill Barber’s finishing touch in 1975-76. Three of his ten game-winning goals that season came against New York, including one during his October 26 hat trick at Madison Square Garden. #Flyers #HockeyHistory

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First & Last: Ron Duguay 🏒

His rookie and final NHL cards both show him with the Rangers: 1978-79 and 1987-88 O-Pee-Chee/Topps. He finished his NHL career with the Kings in 1988-89 but never appeared on a card with Los Angeles.

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Looking back at the NHL on October 23, 1990.

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On Oct. 23, 1983, Rich Sutter scored his first NHL goal in Philadelphia's 8-5 win over Toronto with twin brother Ron assisting! It made the Sutters the first family with SIX brothers to score in the NHL. #NHLHistory #Flyers

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Facing elimination on April 20, 1980, Ron Duguay scored a hat trick as the Rangers beat Philadelphia 4–2 at MSG. His first two goals came on the power play, both at 5:05 of their respective periods. The Flyers won the series in five. #NYR #HockeyHistory

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Hockey birthday spotlight: Fred Shero and Jim Henry

Fred Shero was born 101 years ago on October 23, 1925 in Winnipeg, MB. Fred passed away in 1990 at the age of 65.

Jim Henry was born 106 years ago on October 23, 1920 in Winnipeg, MB. Jim passed away in 2004 at the age of 83.

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@genco_tony man, Tony - the number of legends ypu have photos with is amazing!

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On Oct. 22, 1957, 18-year-old Bobby Hull scored his first NHL goal, beating Boston's Don Simmons in Chicago's 2-1 win. It was the first of 610 regular-season NHL goals for the future Golden Jet. #NHLHistory #Blackhawks

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Two goals, ten seconds apart! On January 10, 1974, Rick Martin and René Robert combined for six third-period points and eight overall as Buffalo beat the Rangers 7–2. The French Connection’s wingers put on a show. #Sabres #HockeyHistory

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First & Last: Jim Rutherford 🏒

Rookie cards: 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee & Topps, Pittsburgh Penguins.
Final cards: 1980-81 O-Pee-Chee & Topps, Detroit Red Wings.

Rutherford played 457 NHL regular season games with four teams across 13 seasons.

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Looking back at the NHL on October 22, 1966.

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Ralph Backstrom had a hand in five of Montreal’s seven goals in a 7-0 win at Chicago on November 23, 1967. Three goals, two assists and 10 shots while Gump Worsley needed just 15 saves for the shutout. #GoHabsGo #HockeyHistory

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Hockey birthday spotlight: Butch Goring and Ron Sedlbauer

Butch Goring was born on October 22, 1949 in St. Boniface, Manitoba and turns 77 today!

Ron Sedlbauer was born on October 22, 1954 in Burlington, Ontario and turns 72 today!

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Five goals, five ways! On Dec. 31, 1988, Mario Lemieux scored at even strength, shorthanded, on the power play, on a penalty shot and into an empty net. He added 3 assists, factoring in every Penguins goal in an 8-6 win over New Jersey. #LetsGoPens #HockeyHistory

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First & Last: Jacques Lemaire 🏒

Rookie card: 1967-68 Topps.
Final cards: 1978-79 O-Pee-Chee & Topps.

A Montreal Canadien from start to finish: 853 regular season games, eight Stanley Cups and a place in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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Looking back at the NHL on October 21, 1987.

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On Oct. 21, 1954, Red Kelly scored his first NHL hat trick in Detroit's 5-3 win over Boston. The defenseman scored at even strength, on the power play AND shorthanded for a remarkable three-way hat trick. #NHLHistory #RedWings

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