Gretzky's Most Unbreakable Records & Chelios Reunited With the Blackhawks
Also, some "Today in Hockey History", revisiting Gretzky's time in LA, and more.
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In today’s edition, we have a couple “Today in Hockey History” posts, Wayne Gretzky’s most unbreakable records, revisiting his time in LA, Chris Chelios’ reunion with the Chicago Blackhawks, the best goalies in Toronto Maple Leafs history, and more.
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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 26
The greatest player to ever skate in the National Hockey League is celebrated on this date as he takes another trip around the Sun. He is far from the only member of the Hockey Hall of Fame to make memories on Jan. 26. We have the THW time machine fired up, so let’s take a journey back throughout the decades.
Wayne Gretzky – The Great One’s 10 Most Unbreakable Records
Wayne Gretzky spent his entire professional hockey career (20 seasons in the NHL and one in the WHA) rewriting the record books. When ‘The Great One’ retired following the 1998-99 season, he held 61 NHL records.
Gretzky’s stats have set the benchmark so high that it appears that many — if not all — of his records appear to be unbreakable. Here is a countdown of 10 Gretzky records that will not be broken:
Revisiting Wayne Gretzky’s Time with the LA Kings
Wayne Gretzky, the greatest player in hockey history. When people talk about him, they usually talk about his immense skill, his accomplishments, or how he led the Edmonton Oilers’ 80s dynasty. His time with the LA Kings usually isn’t the first thing that comes to mind.
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 25
The numbers 200 and 400 showed up numerous times on this date throughout National Hockey League history. In addition, there were a handful of events and feats to happen for the first time and some memorable All-Star Game moments. It is time for a daily look back in time at all the big stories from Jan. 25 over the years.
Blackhawks & Chelios: Together Again
For nine years, Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios was one of the most beloved players in Chicago Blackhawks history. He fell out of favor with Blackhawks fans shortly after he was traded to the hated Detroit Red Wings, but time has healed those wounds. Chelios was back to the organization as an ambassador in July 2018 and he will be forever remembered as one of the best defensemen in franchise history.
Top 3 All-Time Maple Leafs Goalies
From A-to-Z, or rather from Frederik Andersen to Ken Wregget, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had nearly a hundred goaltenders take the ice. As one of the NHL’s original six franchises, founded in 1917, they’ve had their fair share of great goalies. This article looks at the best of the best.