Maurice “Rocket” Richard: More than Just a Game & Red Wings’ All-Time Greatest Lines
Also, some "Today in Hockey History", forgotten Jets of the 2.0 era, revisiting the career of Derek "Turk" Sanderson, and more.
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Today in Hockey History: Aug. 5
Aug. 5 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history. It has seen the death of one of the legendary names of the game and the birth of one of U.S. hockey’s most notorious head coaches. So, let’s take our daily trip back in time to relive all the best memories this date has given us.
Maurice “Rocket” Richard: More than Just a Game
Perhaps one of the most revolutionary players to ever play the game of hockey, Maurice Richard brought hockey in Montreal to an elite level and set the bar high for every generation to come. Richard overcame nearly every level of adversity to become the greatest hockey player of his generation and one of the best in NHL history.
Red Wings’ All-Time Greatest Lines
The Detroit Red Wings are one of the most decorated franchises in National Hockey League history. Throughout the years, a vast collection of top-tier talent has donned the Winged Wheel, which has led to the creation of some legendary line combinations.
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 4
A legend of the National Hockey League was born on this date, and one of the biggest stars of the 1990s found a new home out west. Aug. 4 also saw plenty of coaching moves and some goaltending changes in Alberta. So, let’s all hop aboard the THW time machine for our daily journey through the decades.
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5 Forgotten Jets of the 2.0 Era
Some former Winnipeg Jets will remembered for a long time — bruising x-factor Dustin Byfuglien, Finnish phenom Patrik Laine, dedicated centre Bryan Little — but those are the exception. Despite the Jets relocating from Atlanta just 13 years ago, there are already a number of players most people have probably forgotten played for the team.
Derek “Turk” Sanderson: A Boston Legend
Combine a gritty style of play with quick hands and fast feet, throw in a swagger that sat well with his movie-star good looks, mix well with his fair share of nastiness and you have the young Derek Sanderson, better known by his friends and teammates as “Turk”.
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 3
Aug. 3 is an interesting date in NHL history. One of the teams in the league’s first wave of expansion officially announced its name. Also, the first U.S.-born player to skate in the league and a future Hall of Famer are among today’s birthday boys. So, let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the best from this date.
