Scott Stevens - Dirty or Tough? & The Day the Stanley Cup Was Stolen
Also, some "Today in Hockey History", cool things about PK Subban, and more.
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In today’s edition, we have a couple “Today in Hockey History” posts, the day the Stanley Cup was stolen, whether Hall-of-Famer Scott Stevens was dirty or tough, cool things about PK Subban and more.
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Today in Hockey History: April 3
April 3 was a big date for the Original Six cities of Boston and Toronto. Plus, the most successful father-son duo in National Hockey League history had major milestones. The THW time machine is fired up and ready to take us on our daily journey through the decades to relive all the best moments this date has given us.
Devils’ Scott Stevens – Dirty or Tough?
Scott Stevens can be considered one of the last of a breed of NHLer that wreaked havoc on other players. During a time when checks were seemingly more vicious than in today’s game, Stevens threw his share of hits that rattled opposing players; some were injured, some were just angry, but there was never a doubt that Stevens played a hard, physical game. But, was that hard, physical game considered “dirty” when it came to his hit on Eric Lindros?
7 Things About P.K. Subban
Pernell-Karl Subban, known to most as P.K., is one of the most dynamic defensemen in recent memory. His electrifying play on the ice combines with his equally-charismatic personality off-ice into a person who is both beloved and criticized, often at the same time. But regardless of how you view him, he is one of the game’s most interesting players. Here are seven elements of Subban’s life, both on and off the ice, that make him unique and interesting.
Today in Hockey History: April 2
This date in National Hockey League history has seen quite a few records fall and new standards set. There were some big overtime goals, the number 50 was wild and a pair of historic seasons came to an end. Let’s take our daily trip back in time to relive all the best moments April 2 has had to offer through the years.
The Day the Stanley Cup Was Stolen
There are few objects in sports that inspire such reverence and awe as the Stanley Cup. The simplicity and elegance of the trophy that bears the names of all of its recipients puts championship awards from other sports to shame. But did you know that on a cold day in December more than 50 years ago, the Stanley Cup was almost lost forever? Let’s take a journey back to December 5, 1970: the day the Stanley Cup was stolen.
Top 3 All-Time Sabres Goalies
Throughout the history of the Buffalo Sabres, the organization has been fortunate with the goaltending position. They’ve had some of the biggest names that have played the position don the blue and gold, as well as the red and black at one point.