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Category Archives: Hockey
The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Hockey’s Bobby Orr Stanley Cup Winning Goal
Bobby Orr joined the NHL Boston Bruins in 1966 at a time when the Bruins had not won a Stanley Cup since 1941. Orr was one of the greatest players to ever play the game and remains the only defenseman … Continue reading
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The Sports Archives History Lesson – Hockey’s Multi-Goal Power Play
Prior to 1956 in the NHL, a player taking a penalty was required to ‘do’ his time regardless of how many goals the opposing team scored while the player was in the box. Teams of the 1940’s and 1950’s, such … Continue reading
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Tagged detroit red wings, gordie howe, hockey power play, Maurice Richard, montreal canadians, NHL, Sports Archives, sports history
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The Sports Archives History Lesson – Hockey Goalie Mask
On November 1, 1959, Jacques Plante of the Montreal Canadians decided that he would protect himself by introducing the goalie mask. Today, with only a few rare exceptions, all goalies wear masks or some type of cage protection. Some goalies … Continue reading
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The Sports Archives – What mask will Marc-Andre Fleury wear for Halloween this year?
Last year for Halloween, Marc-Andre Fleury donned a Kermit the Frog mask during a Pittsburgh Penguins practice. I’m not sure whether Sid Crosby and crew actually shot the puck harder at him or not, but seeing Kermit’s innocent looking face … Continue reading
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The Sports Archives – How The New Jersey Devils Got Their Name
The New Jersey Devils were supposedly named after a legendary, gargoyle-like creature that lived in the Pine Barrens of South Jersey. Termed the Jersey Devil or Leeds Devil, this creature was born 13th child to “Mother Leeds”, an alleged witch, … Continue reading
HBO to feature Capitals, Penguins reality show
Get real. That’s what Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins will be doing along with the Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. The two teams will face-off in the fourth installment of the outdoor Winter Classic game on January 1, … Continue reading
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Chris Chelios to retire from NHL
Chris Chelios, 48, has 26 NHL seasons and 3 Stanley Cups under his belt. He, like Gordie Howe, has come to realize that at some point, you need to hang up the skates. It’s no wonder how difficult retirement is … Continue reading
Ilya Kovalchuk back on the block!
There is justice after all as Ilya Kovalchuk’s $102 million contract over 17 years with the NJ Devils was rejected by the league. Maybe ticket prices won’t go up this year! A fustrated Ilya Kovalchuk vs. Sean Avery – Enjoy!
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Ilya Kovalchuk stays with Devils
17 year contract at over 100 Mil means Ilya is good until age 44!
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Opening Day!
Welcome to The Sports Archives Blog. Please comment and post anything sports here. It is open to all and everyone. Please try to post content in it’s proper category (see sidebar). For example, if you wish to discuss the World … Continue reading
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