Hockey Daily Card Herald
From the ice to your collection - the complete story of hockey greatness!
HALL OF FAME SCORER REACHES MILESTONE
He's Mr. Goalie in Chicago, though he started NHL career in Detroit. He was rookie of the year and led in shutouts with Wings, 1955-1956. Vezina Trophy winner in 1962-1963.
A two-time Stanley Cup winner, Martin won 42 games in 2000-01. He tied Jacques Plante and Terry Sawchuk as the only goalies in NHL history to post three 40-win seasons.
Claude, an eleven year veteran with Canadiens, reached the 200 goal plateau last season. A fast-skating, tireless player, Claude is particularly adept at checking opposing forwards and coming up with the puck in corner skirmishes.
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Known as "Elmer the Great" or "Moose," he oozes color and draws "moos" from the fans wherever he plays when he rushes down ice with the puck. Shoulder used to pop out of socket until surgery last summer corrected condition.
HOCKEY TRIVIA
Q: What was last year St. Catherine's won Memorial Cup?
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Q: What Is Distance Between Blue Line and Goal?
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A hard-working player, Migay's importance to the Leafs became apparent when he was sidelined for 3 games and the first playoff tussle last year, with a glandular disturbance. Migay spent 3 seasons at Pittsburgh before being called to the parent Leafs and has since proved he belongs. Along with Ron Stewart, is rated one of the best penalty-killers in the league, Rudy is very versatile.
Terry Sawchuk of Detroit Red Wings won the Vezina trophy last year.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
Ballard, a former first-round draft pick, established a role for himself as a rearguard for the Coyotes in 2005-06. The defenseman tallied one of Phoenix's most spectacular goals of the season on 12/29/05, when he notched a short-handed score against the Kings in overtime.
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VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
Long-time captain and perennial All-Star with the Chicago Black Hawks, "Pete" went to Toronto last summer. He's known as an "offensive defenseman" and is always near the top of the scoring list for defensemen.
Pierre won three straight Norris trophies as NHL's best defenseman.
In 2002-03, Dick more than doubled his rookie season totals in goals, assists and points. He was second on the team in helpers, trailing only Mario Lemieux.
Chico rates as a contender for NHL rookie honors this year, eligible despite limited action with Hawks on call from Buffalo. Chico is speedy right wing, a scoring champ in OHA and leading rookie of the AHL two seasons ago.
Real was WHA's leading scorer in 1976-77 and was named to Second Team All-Stars.
Real became the youngest player ever to score 60 goals in major hockey.
RETRO CORNER
Hailing from Nova Scotia, Parker is a crowd-pleasing type of player and showed flashes of potential power during his initial season in the big league. Was an outstanding junior with Marlboros and later sparkled with Pittsburgh, but confesses that the NHL is a tough league and has his hands full in keeping up with the game's top stars. A good skater, he has lots of speed, is also a good stickhandler.
The Howe - Lindsay - Reibel line of Detroit set a new play-off record last year scoring 51 points.
Petry tied for the team lead in game-winning goals by scoring three for Montreal in 2019-20, including a pair in overtime. Anaheim (Feb. 6) and Carolina (Feb. 29) were the victims of his overtime tallies.
Patrick led the Devils in scoring in 2000-01 and ranked third overall in the NHL behind Jaromir Jagr and Joe Sakic. He also set personal bests in goals, assists and points.
He's Mr. Goalie in Chicago, this soft-spoken Westerner with the quick hands and awkward style. Glenn does wierd backbends and other acrobatics keeping the puck out of the nets. His 2.30 goals-against average last year was his lowest in seven years as guardian of the Black Hawk nets.
Hall of N.H.L. Rookie of Year in 1955-1956.
MODERN ERA
The Edmonton netminder notched the highest win total of his NHL tenure in 2005-06. Markkanen's best stretch of the season came between late October and early November, when he registered victories in five consecutive starts while posting a .931 save percentage and a 2.01 goals-against average. The first victory of his NHL career was a 2-0 shutout against Anaheim on 11/28/01.
Miroslav was one of only three Sabres to play in all 82 games during the 2000-01 season. He established career-high marks in goals (40) in '98-99, and assists (34) in 1999-2000.
A serious facial injury didn't stop Pat, as Chicago almost won the Stanley Cup. He's known for his overall hustle and for tremendous playmaking ability.
Originally a Chicago product, Pat was lost to Boston, and back to Chicago
80s-90s ERA
4th Rd. Draft Choice (69th overall) 1980 Entry Draft. 1st NHL Goal, 10-18-80 vs. Islanders Billy Smith. Member of Campbell Conference squad in All Star Game, 1983 and 1984. Holds Oiler team records for "Most Goals 1 Season, by a Rookie" and "Most Assists - 1 Season by a Rookie". Scored 5 goals, 11-19-83, vs. New Jersey.
Served as captain of Kansas City in Central League during 1967-68 season. Hasn't missed a game in last two seasons.
One of the Rockies' brightest performers, he's a steady player.
Garyis working on his Masters Degree.
Kansas City's first round draft choice in 1974. Wilf is one of the rising young stars of the NHL. He's an extra hard worker with a real fine scoring touch.
Wilf comes from a very large family.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
Perhaps the most remarkable athlete in hockey, Bower has played 10 years for Toronto after being considered "washed up" in 1958. His lifetime goals against average is under 2.50, the best in the game today. Broke into the NHL with New York.
At 44, Johnny is the oldest player in the NHL.
MODERN ERA
Fabbri tied Vladimir Tarasenko to lead St. Louis with 15 points during its run to the Western Conference Final in 2016, trailing only Joe Mullen's 18 points in 1982 for the record for points in a postseason by a Blues rookie.
Colorful blond rushing defenseman who looks like a Greek god in action.
Sounds like he's being booed all the time only because fans are cheering the "Moose"!