http://www.thelatesthockeynews.com Autographed Hockey Memorabilia Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:29:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.thelatesthockeynews.com/leafs-card/ http://www.thelatesthockeynews.com/leafs-card/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:22:32 +0000 jerry http://www.whitewoodtattoo.com/thelatesthockeynews.com/leafs-card/ http://www.thelatesthockeynews.com/leafs-card/feed/ 0 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-7184041933389155832Sun, 20 May 2012 09:53:00 +00002012-05-20T05:53:00.046-04:00Classic AuctionsIf I win the lottery this week, here's the top ten things I'd buy from the current Classic Auctions offering: Rocket Richard rookie card - one of the finest graded Rocket rookies available Gordie Howe game worn sweater - shows lots of wear and team repairs 1984-85 Wayne Gretzky game used stick - gotta love the old white and red Titan woodie 1930s New York Americans game worn sweater - http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/classic-10s-top-ten-items-from-newest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-6746311761028600800Sun, 20 May 2012 08:27:00 +00002012-05-20T04:27:00.042-04:00 1965 - Detroit Red Wings acquired Andy Bathgate, Billy Harris and Gary Jarrett from the Toronto Maple Leafs, in exchange for Marcel Pronovost, Aut Erickson, Larry Jeffrey, Ed Joyal, and Lowell MacDonald. 1966 - Wren Blair was named the General Manager of the expansion Minnesota North Stars, a year and a half before their first NHL game. Blair later was also named their first NHL coach. http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/this-day-in-hockey-history-may-20th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-1602124794668007335Sun, 20 May 2012 04:30:00 +00002012-05-20T00:30:48.306-04:00Lanny McDonaldScotiabank Scotiabank wants to make the dreams of four hockey lovers come true and is pleased to bring back its successful 'See Stanley with Lanny' contest for a second year. One lucky fan and three of his or her closest friends will get a chance to see game four of the 2012 Stanley Cup® Final live and in person with Canadian hockey icon Lanny McDonald. A 500 goal scorer, Lanny McDonald played in the NHLhttp://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/04/see-stanley-with-lanny-contest-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-436043882549546496Sat, 19 May 2012 05:30:00 +00002012-05-19T01:30:59.643-04:00Classic AuctionsHenrik Lundqvist may be the King of New York. The goalie with the dashing good looks may pass for a GQ model if he ever took off that goalie mask. If he ever decided to pursue that modelling career, I have the perfect outfit for him: This classic cardigan sweater was worn by New York Rangers players throughout the 1928 Championship season. That season is of course best remembered as the yearhttp://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/new-york-rangers-classic-look.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-2506896984249038278Sat, 19 May 2012 05:30:00 +00002012-05-19T01:30:37.589-04:00Paul CyrFormer Buffalo Sabres player Paul Cyr has passed away. He was just 48 years old. Kendall Hanson of CHEK News says he passed away of a heart attack and suffered from diabetes related health issues.   Here's more on the life of Paul Cyr. http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/paul-cyr-passes-away-at-age-48.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-4851629412535095499Sat, 19 May 2012 05:30:00 +00002012-05-19T01:30:14.837-04:00 1974 - Philadelphia became the first modern expansion team to win the Stanley Cup, beating Boston 1-0 in Game 6. Rick MacLeish scored the game's only goal, while goalie Bernie Parent won the Conn Smythe Trophy with his second career playoff shutout. 1984 - Wayne Gretzky scored two goals and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the NY Islanders 5-2 in Game 5 of the Finals, to become the 1984http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/this-day-in-hockey-history-may-19th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-1604908656561862004Sat, 19 May 2012 05:20:00 +00002012-05-19T01:20:33.004-04:00Bobby Orr From the Patriot Ledger: Soon after being diagnosed with cancer at the conclusion of his senior season, Hingham High hockey star James Gordon got a surprise pick-me-up phone call from Toronto Maple Leafs forward (and cancer survivor) Phil Kessel. Turns out, that was only the second-coolest celebrity moment Gordon has enjoyed. Two weeks ago, Bruins legend Bobby Orr dropped by the Gordon http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/bobby-orr-lifts-spirits-of-high-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-4729446570192820586Fri, 18 May 2012 17:55:00 +00002012-05-18T17:54:59.869-04:00Classic AuctionsPeter Pocklington Imagine owning a Stanley Cup ring from the Edmonton Oiler's dynasty. Well not only can you make such a purchase, but you can own then-team owner's Peter Pocklington's Stanley Cup ring! Or rings. All 5 of Peter Pocklington's championship rings are available in Classic Auction's latest sale. Pocklington, the much maligned former owner of the Oilers who continues to find himself in fresh http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/peter-pocklingtons-stanley-cup-rings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-5680304876465547278Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-05-18T09:00:15.007-04:00NHL CommercialsDarryl SittlerNorm Ullmanhttp://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/darryl-sittler-and-norm-ullman-leafs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-609172763828340899Fri, 18 May 2012 07:16:00 +00002012-05-18T03:16:00.255-04:00 1971 - Montreal's Henri Richard scored twice to lead the Canadiens to a 3-2 win at Chicago, in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Montreal won the Stanley Cup for the 17th time in team history. 1971 - 23-year-old rookie goalie Ken Dryden won the Conn Smythe Trophy with a 12-8 record and a 3.00 GAA in the playoffs. 1971 - Jean Beliveau played his final game in a Canadiens' uniform. 1973 - http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/this-day-in-hockey-history-may-18th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-8528162482921068369Thu, 17 May 2012 06:27:00 +00002012-05-17T02:27:08.805-04:00 1965 - New York Rangers obtained minor league goaltender Eddie Giacomin in trade from Providence of the AHL. 1981 - Minnesota's Dino Ciccarelli set an NHL playoff scoring record for rookies with his 21st point of the playoffs (a goal) in a 7-5 North Stars loss to the Islanders, in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals. 1981 - Mike Bossy set an NHL record with his 30th point of the playoffs. It http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/this-day-in-hockey-history-may-17th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-2040885115388797865Wed, 16 May 2012 12:10:00 +00002012-05-16T08:10:00.353-04:00 1927 - Jack Adams was named the General Manager/Coach of the Detroit Cougars, replacing Duke Keats. Adams went on to control the fortunes of the Detroit team (later called the "Red Wings") for the next 35 years. 1976 - Guy Lafleur scored the game winning goal as Montreal beat Philadelphia 5-3 to sweep the best-of-seven final series, in Game 4 of the Finals and win their 19th Stanley Cup http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/this-day-in-hockey-history-may-16th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-7513656102628792182Tue, 15 May 2012 23:26:00 +00002012-05-15T19:26:00.337-04:00Joe SakicRay Bourque Joe Sakic, hockey's classiest captain, hoisted the Stanley Cup twice, first in 1996. There was not a fan in hockey who was not happy for 'Burnaby Joe.' Joe Sakic would captain the Avalanche back to the Stanley Cup championship in 2001, but this time he sheepishly accepted Lord Stanley's mug, only to hand off it quickly to Ray Bourque. Bourque, one of hockey's greatest players ever, http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/great-photos-in-stanley-cup-history-joe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-7576920988826174940Tue, 15 May 2012 16:16:00 +00002012-05-15T13:49:05.603-04:00Darryl SutterDarryl Sutter has one of the most interesting journey's to the National Hockey League. He all but gave up on his NHL dream and spent a lonely year in Japan in the late 1970s before getting back on track. Following in big brother Brian's footsteps, Darryl had a fantastic junior career with the Red Deer Rustlers in the AJHL and followed that up with a solid season in the WCJHL with the http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/darryl-sutter-long-way-from-japan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-3821853834772236474Tue, 15 May 2012 16:16:00 +00002012-05-15T12:16:21.798-04:00A collegiate champion, Olympic silver medalist, and NHL coach of the year, Dave Tippett is a man used to leadership and coaching success. A native of Moosomin, Saskatchewan, the left wing played for the Prince Albert Raiders before heading south to play collegiate hockey. Between 1979 and 1981, Tippett was an offensive standout helping the Raiders win the Century Cup in 1981. Tippett then http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/dave-tippett-undrafted-and-unheralded.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-7355143118127325749Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-05-15T12:19:37.966-04:00 1926 - NY Rangers were granted a franchise, and joined the National Hockey League. In addition, the NHL announced that Chicago and Detroit would have new teams in November, provided their home rinks were finished. 1964 - Sam Pollock replaced Frank Selke as Managing Director of the Montreal Canadiens. 1967 - In one of hockey's biggest trades, Phil Esposito, Ken Hodge and Fred Stanfield were http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/this-day-in-hockey-history-may-15th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-4724392445943328057Tue, 15 May 2012 01:25:00 +00002012-05-14T21:25:34.582-04:00Dale Hunter Some people called Dale Hunter the NHL's ultimate warrior. Others considered the loathsome character to be hockey's most hated villain since Bobby Clarke. Love him or hate him, you have to admit he was a vitally integral player. Now we can add one heck of a coach to his resume, too. Hunter retired as the first and only man in NHL history to collect 300 goals, 1,000 points and 3,000 penalty http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/dale-hunter-respecting-villain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-3324127391949620983Mon, 14 May 2012 23:10:00 +00002012-05-14T19:10:23.686-04:00Mario Lemieux Mario Lemieux lifts the Stanley Cup. And here's his most famous goal, perhaps the most famous goal in Stanley Cup lore: Bob Cole says it best: "Look at Lemieux! Oh my goodness! What a goal! What a move! Lemieux... ohhhhhh baby! Here's Mario Lemieux's biographyhttp://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/great-photos-in-stanley-cup-history_14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-5188028755441516952Mon, 14 May 2012 13:08:00 +00002012-05-13T21:12:17.161-04:00And the most amazing thing - no penalties were assessed! Here's a report from 1987, courtesy Red Fisher and The Montreal Gazette. Brawling gets early start By RED FISHER. The Montreal Gazette. May 15, 1987. A vicious, bloody brawl involving most of the players from the Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers preceded last night's Game 6 of the Wales Conference final. The 15-minute http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/flyers-canadiens-brawl-before-1987.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-7259291206941912983Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 +00002012-05-14T04:00:11.266-04:00 1927 - Montreal Canadiens donated the "Vezina Memorial Trophy" to the NHL in memory of Georges Vezina. 1965 - Jean Beliveau was named the winner of the Hart Memorial Trophy (as the NHL's MVP) for the second time in his career. 1969 - Los Angeles Kings obtained Eddie Shack and Ross Lonsberry from Boston in exchange for first round draft choices in 1971 and 1973. 1970 - Boston coach Harry http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/this-day-in-hockey-history-may-14th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-5521778213466089941Sun, 13 May 2012 08:00:00 +00002012-05-13T04:00:08.464-04:00 1933 - The NHL Board of Governors held their annual meeting, where it was decided to lower the league salary cap from $70,000 to $65,000 per team for the 1933-34 NHL season. 1939 - At the annual NHL Board of Governors meeting, Boston's Art Ross submitted for consideration a new type of hockey stick with a metal handle and replaceable wooden blade. This came nearly 50 years before the http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/this-day-in-hockey-history-may-13th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-2939682212981664934Sun, 13 May 2012 00:38:00 +00002012-05-12T20:38:21.557-04:00Rod Gilbert http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/hockey-caricatures-rod-gilbert-of-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-3774515994989640251Sat, 12 May 2012 16:15:00 +00002012-05-12T12:15:39.241-04:00 1973 - Toronto Maple Leafs signed Swedish defenseman Borje Salming and forward Inge Hammarstrom as free agents. 1984 - Toronto Maple Leafs signed undrafted free agent Steve Thomas. 1984 - Islanders' Clark Gillies scored a hat trick as New York won 6-1 over the visiting Oilers, in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. 1995 - Goaltender Martin Brodeur recorded his third shutout of the series, http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/this-day-in-hockey-history-may-12th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-115998661389279189Sat, 12 May 2012 16:15:00 +00002012-05-12T12:15:26.652-04:00There is no shortage of great hockey players. But there isn't a lot of important hockey players. When the Toronto Maple Leafs recently honoured Hall of Fame defenseman Borje Salming, I realized something. He may not have been the greatest player of all time, but his legacy suggests he was arguably the most important. While a handful of Europeans preceded him, Borje Salming was hockey’s http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2006/10/hockeys-most-important-players.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260422.post-167314532998989741Sat, 12 May 2012 01:02:00 +00002012-05-11T21:02:17.085-04:00caricaturesNorm Ullman Norm Ullman was an incredibly underrated star for 22 years in pro hockey, maybe the most underrated superstar ever. A hard worker who took immense pride in his defensive play, Norm, much like Ron Francis, quietly amassed one of the greatest careers in National Hockey League history. Read the full Norm Ullman biography here.http://www.greatesthockeylegends.com/2012/05/hockey-caricatures-norm-ullman.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe Pelletier)0