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That kid from Brantford? Pat Hickey!
On Nov. 15, 1978, Hickey scored a hat trick and added 2 assists in the Rangers’ 8–1 win over Chicago.
Hickey, Ulf Nilsson and Anders Hedberg combined for 13 points against Tony Esposito.
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First and Last: Bryan Trottier 🏒
Rookie: 1976-77 O-Pee-Chee / Topps (Islanders)
Final pick: 1993-94 O-Pee-Chee Premier (Penguins)
From a record 95-point rookie season to six Stanley Cups—four with the Islanders and two with Pittsburgh.
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On Nov. 3, 1974, Johnny Bucyk collected 2 assists to pass Bobby Hull as the NHL's highest-scoring left wing. Boston routed Minnesota 10-1, with TEN different Bruins scoring a goal! #NHLHistory #Bruins
Before Hull and Mikita, Ed Litzenberger led Chicago’s offence.
On Feb. 7, 1959, the captain scored a hat trick and added an assist in a 6–3 win over the Rangers at MSG.
Ted Lindsay assisted on all three goals and finished with four helpers.
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Hockey birthday spotlight: Gerry Ehman and Lionel Hitchman
Gerry Ehman was born 94 years ago on Nov. 3, 1932 in Cudworth, SK. Gerry passed away in 2006 at the age of 73.
Lionel Hitchman was born 125 years ago on Nov. 3, 1901 in Toronto, ON. Lionel passed away in 1969 at the age of 67.
Five goals. Six shots. No game-winner.
On Feb. 23, 1983, Mark Pavelich powered the Rangers to an 11–3 win over Hartford, scoring his last two goals just 11 seconds apart. Kent-Erik Andersson had the winner!
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First and Last: Charlie Simmer 🏒
Rookie: 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee / Topps (Kings)
Final: 1988-89 O-Pee-Chee (Penguins)
5 years after being drafted, Simmer finally reached cardboard then scored 56 goals in back-to-back years with L.A.’s Triple Crown Line.
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On Nov. 2, 1977, Dennis Maruk scored ALL FOUR Cleveland Barons goals in a 4-4 tie with St. Louis.
He became just the fourth NHL player to score at least four goals while accounting for his team's entire offense in a game. #NHLHistory #ClevelandBarons
Mickey Redmond scored just two NHL playoff goals. His last was an overtime winner.
On April 13, 1969, his power-play goal at 4:55 of OT gave Montreal a 4–3 win over Boston and a 2–0 semifinal series lead.
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First and Last: Dickie Moore 🏒
Rookie: 1952-53 Parkhurst
Final: 1962-63 Parkhurst
Both show him with Montreal. His later comebacks with Toronto and St. Louis produced no new cards during his playing career.
Six Stanley Cups. Two Art Ross Trophies.
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On Nov. 1, 1985, Buffalo rookie Daren Puppa made a stunning NHL debut: 37 saves and a 2-0 shutout of the defending champion Edmonton Oilers. Ten of those saves came against Wayne Gretzky. #NHLHistory #Sabres
Rick Dudley 2. St. Louis 0.
On Oct. 26, 1974, Dudley scored both Buffalo goals, with Peter McNab and Brian Spencer assisting on each.
Gary Bromley made 21 saves for his first NHL shutout.
Dudley finished the season with a career-high 70 points.
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Andre Lacroix scored once in each period on October 22, 1969, earning his first NHL hat trick as Philadelphia beat Toronto 4–3 at Maple Leaf Gardens.
Jean-Guy Gendron assisted on all three. Bernie Parent made 32 saves.
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First and Last: Ken Wharram 🏒
Rookie: 1958-59 Topps
Final: 1969-70 O-Pee-Chee & Topps
All 766 NHL games with Chicago. A 1961 Stanley Cup champion and 1964 Lady Byng winner, Wharram retired before his final card’s season after a myocarditis diagnosis.
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