Hockey Daily Card Herald
From the ice to your collection - the complete story of hockey greatness!
ALL-STAR MAKES HISTORY
Was Toronto's fifth leading scorer last year despite missing 16 games. Fourth choice overall in 1973 amateur draft. Was first team All-Star selection in junior play. Is strong skater and has wicked wrist shot. Can also play left wing.
Beliveau was the longest-serving captain in Canadiens history, and is second in team annals in assists (712), points (1,219) and games played (1,125).
After breaking in with Bruins at 19 from junior hockey in West, this robust forward was farmed out to Kingston, Ont., last year. Dick tips beam at better than 200 pounds and uses weight to good advantage, bulling his way down right wing. He's an excellent prospect with good chance of making grade.
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Baby-faced cigar smoker, Alex won Lady Byng Trophy last season on strength of good start. Tailed off toward end of season. Also made second all-star team at left wing, after being switched from center, where he had put in seven NHL years.
HOCKEY TRIVIA
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Despite being the son of a member of hockey's Hall of Fame, young Syl certainly isn't going to have to play in his father's shadow. He's a freeskating center with a graceful and effective style. Last season was the best ever for Syl and he led all Pittsburg scorers. He was acquired in a 1971 trade with the New York Rangers.
Syl's Dad played with the Maple Leafs.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
Trying to contain this little speedster is like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. On January 30, 2003, Martin recorded a hat trick versus Carolina - then packed his bags for the NHL All-Star Game. St. Louis proved his toughness in the first round of the playoffs versus Washington. Forced to leave Game 1 after taking a puck to the face, he notched six points over the next three games.
VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
The 1956-57 season was in many respects, another big year in Doug Harvey's NHL carreer. Selected as winner of the Norris Trophy for the third year and to the First All Star Team for the sixth straight year, he also broke his own record for most assists by a defenceman in a season, scoring 44. It is interesting to note that never before in the history of the All Stars, has any defenceman made the First Team six consecutive years.
Good mobility for his size (6-0, 189), plus a penchant for the rough going have made Don Awrey a most valuable addition to the Boston defensive corps. He's always had lots of potential but like many defensemen didn't mature until after a couple of pro seasons.
Eric played impressively in 2002-03, his first full year of NHL action. Boguniecki finished the season ranked seventh in the NHL with an 18.8 shooting percentage.
Maybe it's his half-Indian blood, but Jim Neilson is one of the most respected players in the NHL. Last season was his best ever, and he was the Rangers' best defenseman by far. A fine skater, he has been used at left wing.
Teammates call Jim "The Chief"!
RETRO CORNER
Diesel Doug came to Chicago from Boston a year ago to bolster the defense, but switched over to left wing on Mikita line. Had eleven years with the Bruins.
Pulling one out against the Kings, the team that toppled them in the 2012 Western Conference Finals, allowed the Coyotes at least a little bit of payback on March 12, 2013. The hometown fans went home happy that evening as host Phoenix nailed down a 5-2 triumph thanks in part to Boedker's two goals.
There may be no more entertaining player in the NHL than Bissonnette. Not because he scores highlightreel goals or makes sick passes. But because when he's on the ice, he's usually involved in the sweet science (he led Phoenix with seven fighting majors) then tweets about it to his 300,000 followers.
Wayne has a standup style of goal- tending, he won 18 games for the Blues last season as a rookie. Previously, he had played just two games in the NHL. With experience, the scouts feel he can become a good one. The Blues signed Wayne out of the amateur ranks midway through the 1971-72 season, and turned him pro with Kansas City of the Central League.
Wayne is a top angles goalie.
MODERN ERA
A skater with excellent playmaking skills, Weight led the Oilers in scoring for five consecutive years, from '93-94 to '97-98. And then in '98-99, despite the fact he only played roughly half the season, he still ranked sixth on the team in scoring and third in assists. Weight has made himself valuable to the Oilers not only by his scoring, but also with his puck-handling and great vision on the ice.
Weight scored seven points in seven games during the '97 World Cup of Hockey, helping the U.S. to...
Wilson's third goal of the night was a game winner for the Capitals on the road versus the Anaheim Ducks on Nov. 30, 2023. In Wilson's first career NHL hat trick, Washington clinched a 5-4 victory.
The man with the wildlypainted facemask chalked up 15 victories for the Seals last season. His first start in the National Hockey League was a 3-0 shutout win over Atlanta.
Gary's nickname is "Cobra".
80s-90s ERA
Team Leader for 87-88 in SHG (4). Scored SHG in 88 Playoffs. Had Overtime goal in Playoffs: Led all Rookies in 87-88 in SHG.
6/7/97 - Yzerman becomes the first Red Wings captain since the 1954-55 season to triumphantly hoist the Stanley Cup.
Mel has never played a game in the minor leagues. With 312 career points, he ranks among the Flyers' all-time leading scorers. Had 3 game winners, 1980-81.
Mel was WCHL's leading scorer with 157 points for the Victoria Cougars in 1974-75.
A pair of 20-goal seasons for Quebec of the American League. earned Serge his promotion to Philadelphia, and he responded with 23 goals last year, second high on the team. Has what coaches call "hockey sense." Can play center or right wing and is no stranger to penalty box.
Serge's teammates call him "Shifty".
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
Injuries play an important role in the life of every athlete and Boom Boom Geoffrion, to his chagrin, has found this to be all too true. In the past two seasons he has played only 100 of 140 scheduled games and in 41 starts last season, failed for the first time in six seasons to score 20 goals.
MODERN ERA
Atkinson's second goal of the game - and 17th of 2021-22 against the visiting Kings on Jan. 29 seemed to put the Flyers in a great spot to grab a win, up two goals with 11:54 remaining in regulation. After Los Angeles scored twice down the stretch to tie it up, Atkinson earned an assist on Scott Laughton's overtime winner for a 4-3 victory.
Mike is an excellent team player with wide variety of talents. He's a good skater, aggressive on the ice, and has a good shot. Seven of his goals last year came on power plays.
Mike is captain of Los Angeles team.