Hockey Daily Card Herald
From the ice to your collection - the complete story of hockey greatness!
HOCKEY'S FINEST MOMENTS CAPTURED
Gerry won 10 straight games to backstop Boston's Stanley Cup Playoff triumph in 1969-70. Horseracing is his hobby, and he owns a thoroughbred. Was originally a Toronto product. Leading AHL goalie, 1964-65.
"Cheesy" is one of the league's quickest wits
Pittsburgh's third leading penalty getter last year with 109 minutes. Attended St. Mary's College in Minnesota and played on the United States National Team in 1968.
Captain of the North Stars since 1970, Ted is a real "team player". Not an especially high scorer, Ted is solid as a rock in front of the Minnesota goalmouth. He spent six successful seasons with the Montreal Canadiens before the North Stars acquired his services in 1970. One of the best fighters in the NHL.
Ted is an ardent fisherman during the off-season.
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Although Jim has yet to play a full season in the N.H.L., last year was his longest stretch (64 games). He has scored 41 goals in N.H.L. competition. Last Spring Jim proved he was in the N.H.L. to stay by being the top point-getter in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
HOCKEY TRIVIA
Q: When did the NHL go from a president to a commissioner?
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Q: Who is the shortest goalie in the NHL?
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Rated as one of the league's best rushing defensemen, Morrison is noted for his accurate shots on goal and is considered a threat whenever he crosses an opponent's blueline. Morrison can miss an oncoming forward and still get back in front of the net to check him again. Is good on clearing loose pucks and can burst out of his own end like a jet.
Eddie Litzenberger of Chicago won the Calder Memorial Trophy last year.
GOAL SCORING KING
894 Goals
Wayne Gretzky scored 894 goals in his NHL career, far surpassing any other player in hockey history. His vision and skill redefined offensive excellence.
Hockey History Highlight
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VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
Pistol Pete's the wheelhorse of Chicago's power play, and the league's top scorer among all defensemen. Small for his position, Pilote can check and organize a rush.
A real force in front of the net, Derian wore the captain's "C" in '94-95 after the Stars traded Neal Broten to the Devils in February. Although he's six years younger than brother Kevin, the two are extremely close and enjoy playing together on the Dallas blue line.
Leo is one of the shortest defensemen in NHL but also one of the hardest hitting. He's as tough to bowl over as a fire hydrant. Nor do many backliners rush down the ice as effectively as Leo, now in seventh full season with Bruins and a veteran of two seasons-plus with Toronto.
Built like a fireplug, Forbes was picked by Wings fan club as "unsung hero."
Instructor in Little League baseball in the summer months.
RETRO CORNER
Born Shawinigan Falls, Que., Jan. 17, 1929. 6, 175. Shoots left. Traded by Canadiens in June after winning Vezina Trophy 6 times in 8 years. Had best average last season, too, among regulars without winning cup. Originated face mask for goalies.
A member of the famed Rangers' Atomic Line with Church Russell and Rene Trudel, Gardner is the lone survivor in the NHL. Nicknamed "Ginger" because of his reddish hair, Gardner is one of the most dependable centres in big-league hockey. Tall and rangy, he can skate with the best. Cal's scoring and aggressiveness are matched by his teamsmanship which is of the highest caliber. He was Boston's second leading scorer last year.
Jean-Guy Talbot was a key member of the powerhouse Montreal Canadien teams of the mid-Fifties and early Sixties. First team All-Star, '62. Learned lots from Doug Harvey. He's smart with the puck.
Marcel is tough and aggressive despite his lack of size. He is one of the NHL's most deceptive centers, using a head fake to elude the opposition. He has tremendous speed, and gets great position in front of the net. As a rookie, Marcel set a record by scoring 77 points, the most ever by a first year player.
Marcel runs a hockey school in his hometown off-season.
MODERN ERA
Chimera was acquired by the Blue Jackets at the start of the 2005-06 season. He quickly proved his worth to the Columbus faithful, scoring a goal in his first game with the team, a 3-2 victory against the Blackhawks on 10/9/05. The forward had another offensive outburst in his first home game with the club, lighting the lamp twice on 10/21.
Selanne continues to be one of the most feared scorers in the game from his wing position. On 6/24/06, Selanne was awarded the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy, which recognizes perseverance and sportsmanship in hockey.
Well-travelled Craig was originally the property of the Detroit Red Wings, who turned him professional with the old Pittsburgh Hornets of the AHL in 1966-67. He played only one game with the Red Wings, however, before being traded to St. Louis, where he got most of his NHL experience.
Craig has been the property of 8 NHL teams in just 6 yrs.
80s-90s ERA
Bozek broke into the NHL with the Kings in 1981. He enjoyed his best NHL season that year. After two years in LA., he was dealt to Calgary. His next stop was St. Louis (as part of the Brett Hull deal.) He became a Canuck in 1988. He majored in accounting while attending the University of Northern Michigan. He lives in Vancouver year round.
After being a standout in Junior "A," Wayne never lived up to expectations in the NHL. His time in the Maple Leaf organization was marked by differences with Coach Punch Imlach. A big rugged skater, the Bruins feel Wayne will be one of their big guns this
season.
When Gil suffered a broken leg last season, the Sabres hopes for a playoff berth were severely hampered. The former rookie of the year and number one overall selection in the 1970 Amateur Draft is one of the flashiest performers in the NHL. Gilles has been in the superstar category since his very first game in the NHL. He is a former winner of Lady Byng Trophy.
Gil's been compared to all-time great Jean Beliveau.
Rarely is a defenseman picked as rookie of the year in NHL. In fact, until Kent Douglas was chosen in 1962-63, it hadn't been done. Then Jacques repeated on behalf of Canadiens. Tall and graceful, Jacques has the good moves and cool playmaking ability.
Jacques grew up in Rouyn, Que., where temperature dips below zero.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
A rambunctious brawler all through his career in the minors and majors, Bob Plager is one of three hockey-playing brothers. Bruising body checks and an often-used, rolling hip check are his favorite weapons. He began in New York chain.
Bob and his brother Barclay, fought each other in historic battle while juniors.
MODERN ERA
The all-time points leader among Sharks defensemen, Burns continued to be a major part of San Jose's offense in 2020-21. On Jan. 8, he set up three goals as San Jose defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in overtime to wrap up a road trip and he earned three assists three days later in another 3-2 extra time victory, this time against the visiting Detroit Red Wings.
Stan's 1980-81 statistics included 6 power play goals, one short handed goal, 2 game winning goals and 2 game tying goals for the Canucks. He has a "gung-ho" style of play, inspirational to his teammates the past 3 seasons.
Stan was Canucks leader in goals, assists and points during the 1979-80 season.