Revisiting Dale Hawerchuk & Roberto Luongo Trades
Also, some "Today in Hockey History", interesting facts about Luongo, the best nicknames in hockey, and more.
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In today’s edition, we have a couple “Today in Hockey History” posts, a look back at the Dale Hawerchuk and Roberto Luongo trades, some interesting facts about the latter, the best nicknames in hockey, and more.
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Today in Hockey History: April 5
This has been a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. One of the craziest final days to a regular-season occurred, while one of the greatest players to ever lace up a pair of skates had to hang them up. Let’s hop aboard the THW time machine to enjoy all the best moments April 5 has given us over the years.
Dale Hawerchuk Trade Revisited
Beginning in 1981, Dale Hawerchuk became one of the most dominant centers in the National Hockey League and was the face of the Winnipeg Jets. After a junior career in the QMJHL in which he scored 81 goals and 102 assists in all of 72 games for the 1980-81 Cornwall Royals, he was at the top of the draft charts. Winnipeg selected Hawerchuk with the first overall pick of the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. From there he forged a 16-year career that ended in Hockey Hall of Fame induction.
7 Things About Roberto Luongo
Roberto Luongo is one of the most accomplished goaltenders in league history and ranks among the best at the position in numerous categories. But not only was he an elite netminder throughout his career, but he was also one of the league’s most interesting players throughout his career. Here are seven things that make him unique.
Today in Hockey History: April 4
This date might be one of the most significant in the history of the National Hockey League. Many legendary had huge moments, including some playing in their final regular-season games. Records were broken, streaks were continued and something happened for the final time in the NHL. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the best April 4 has to offer.
Canucks: Revisiting the Luongo Trade
After eight seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, Roberto Luongo was traded back to the Florida Panthers on March 4, 2014, along with Steven Anthony in exchange for Jacob Markstrom and Shawn Matthias.
The Best Nicknames in Hockey
Colorful hockey nicknames are an integral part of the game’s history. They’re as much a part of hockey as the blue line. You’re given one early by your mite’s coach only later to be called something else by your teammates.