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Sunday, November 30, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1977 Nov 30

November 30

Phil Esposito scored a hat trick and Wayne Thomas had his 7th career shutout, as the Rangers won 4-0 at St. Louis. The three goals gave Esposito 605 in his career, one more than Bobby Hull, and second most in NHL history (behind Gordie Howe).



76/77 OPC # 84

Received blue ink sig TTM.

And now my running total for this little project.

Total number of days that I've posted an autographed item from my collection.

232/236  takes me to the end of November.


Saturday, November 29, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1983 Nov 29

November 29

Brent Sutter recorded his second career hat trick for the Islanders as the Islanders tied 5-5 with the Blues in St. Louis.


83/84 OPC # 18

Obtained black sharpie auto IP.

Friday, November 28, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1979 Nov 28

November 28

Billy Smith became the first goalie in NHL history to get credit for a goal. He was the last Islander to touch the puck before Rob Ramage of Colorado put it into his own net. But the Islanders lost 7-4 to the Rockies at Denver.





84/85 OPC # 190

Obtained blue sharpie auto IP.

Thursday, November 27, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1996 Nov 27

November 27

San Jose's Tony Granato scored his 200th NHL career goal as the Sharks won 3-2 over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks.




95/96 BAP # 114

Obtained black sharpie auto from pack.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1986 Nov 26

November 26

Peter Zezel scored his seventh game winning goal just 21 games into the schedule, as the Flyers beat Montreal 4-2 at the Spectrum. Their record at the Spectrum was 13-1.




85/86 OPC # 24

Obtained black sharpie auto IP.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Oot and Aboot--First in a Series


"Coo loo coo coo, coo coo coo coo"

Welcome to the Great White North aka Kanadian Korner. 

I don't think I or anyone I know pronounces it aboot but what the hey. Labor, labour, neighbor, neighbour. I think the only time I worry about the "u" in cards is I will pick up Brodeur cards. I will stay away from Broder cards. And if you're too young to get the reference, that would be a good thing.

In this new series of occasional posts, I will showcase something sports related here aboot in the City of Brantford.

 On Saturday Nov. 22nd, I attended the grand re-opening of the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition. This is located in the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, which I wrote about here.




Everyone who wanted could have a picture taken as a memento. These were compliments of Sports Express, a community magazine.




I had Brantford's Lord Mayor, possibly Canada's most famous father, Walter Gretzky sign this book for me. As you can see, it is an uncorrected  proof special preview copy. I  picked this up shortly after this was sent out to a radio station for review. Wally asked me where I wanted it signed. He dated it without me asking.



As per his usual custom, Walter also gave out these autographed personalised notepad sheets.






A lot of the inductees into the Hall were in attendance.  Some are local sporting figures like Ron Finucan, Rick Manned and Wayne Osborne. Brad Merril was there representing his father Frank Merrill. Two CFL alumni in Roy Kurtz and Al Moffat. These were some CIC's I printed up beforehand and got signed.







Representing the inductees was former NHL'er Pat Hickey. I had him sign this CIC I made.


Entranceway to the Hall.


 On the bench in front. a statue of a girl putting on her skates. There were more than a few pictures taken with someone sitting beside her.



Some of the estimated 1000 people who were there for the opening.



Each display case had the individual pieces numbered with a matching descriptive on the attached information board. Here, for example, the Boston jersey would be number 1 and the corresponding number would say Stan Jonathon jersey with a short story.



Here, football is represented by a Roy Kurtz CFL jersey and a Nick Kaczur Patriots jersey.



Of course, there is a huge focus on The Great One. Some sticks, helmet ,glove and autographed team jacket.



Miniature trophies that he won during his career.



Jerseys from his different teams.



More jerseys.




More assorted items.




Jerseys and equipment from his young years.

Story in community newspaper on the event.

http://www.brantnews.com/news-story/5152685-pride-brims-at-sports-hall-opening/



Stay tuned for the next installment.

This Day in NHL History 1993 Nov 25

November 25

Luc Robitaille scored four goals, including his 11th career hat trick, as the Kings lost 8-6, in Quebec City. Joe Sakic had two goals and two assists for the Nordiques.





89/90 OPC # 113

Obtained blue ink sig TTM.

Monday, November 24, 2014

This Day in NHL History 2001 Nov 24

November 24

 In a pre-game ceremony, Colorado retired Ray Bourque's #77 jersey.




82/83 OPC # 7

Obtained black sharpie auto IP.

Sunday, November 23, 2014

This Day in NHL History 2001 Nov 23

November 23

Nikolai Khabibulin recorded his second shutout in three games (and the 24th of his career) as the Lightning won 2-0 against the visiting New Jersey Devils. Fredrik Modin scored the game winning goal on "Fredrik Modin Bobblehead Night".





97/89 UD #162

Obtained blue sharpie auto IP.

Saturday, November 22, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1983 Nov 22

November 22

Winnipeg Jets named Barry Long as head coach, replacing GM John Ferguson, who had taken over after firing Tom Watt two weeks earlier.



72/73 OPC # 288 RC

Obtained blue ink sig TTM.

Friday, November 21, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1971 Nov 21

November 21

Bobby Hull and Chico Maki each scored a goal and added three assists to lead the Black Hawks to a 7-3 win over the Penguins at Chicago Stadium.




68/69 Topps # 17

Obtained blue ink sig IP.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

This Day in NHL History 2001 Nov 20

November 20

Tommy Salo recorded his 28th career shutout, including his 14th with the Oilers to tie a franchise record for shutouts set by Curtis Joseph as Edmonton won 2-0 against the visiting St. Louis Blues.


95/96 Score # 314

Obtained blue sharpie auto IP.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1991 Nov 19

November 19

Islanders' Benoit Hogue had a goal and three assists as New York beat the North Stars 7-4 at Minnesota.


Wirephoto from Dec 3/88 game

Obvtained blue ink sig TTM.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1979 Nov 18

November 18

Buffalo Sabres faced Edmonton for the first time in team history, and beat the Oilers, 9-7 in Buffalo. Larry Playfair scored his first NHL goal, while Gilbert Perreault added two goals and two assists.



84/85 OPC # 26

Obtained blue ink auto IP.

Monday, November 17, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1990 Nov 17

November 17

Hartford's Kevin Dineen scored his 200th NHL career goal in the Whalers' 4-2 win over the visiting Washinton Capitals.



85/86 OPC # 34

Obtaind black sharpie sig TTM.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1971 Nov 16

November 16

Minnesota's 39-year old left wing Dean Prentice scored twice, including the 350th of his 19-year NHL career as the North Stars won 5-1, at Pittsburgh. Prentice moved into 12th place in the all-time NHL scoring list.



57/58 Topps # 62

Obtained blue ink sig IP.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1972 Nov 15

November 15

Lowell MacDonald scored his second career hat trick (and his first with Pittsburgh), and Syl Apps had four assists in the Penguins' 7-1 win against the Minnesota North Stars, at the Civic Arena.




72/73 OPC # 214

Obtained blue ink sig TTM.

Friday, November 14, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1989 Nov 14

November 14

New York Islanders' Bryan Trottier scored his 492nd career goal to pass Jean Ratelle for 14th on the NHL's all time goal scoring list. Islanders lost 5-4 to the visiting Philadelphia Flyers.




84/85 OPC # 139

Obtained blue ink auto IP.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1986 Nov 13

November 13

New York Rangers traded Bob Brooke to the Minnesota North Stars for Curt Giles and Tony McKegney.




84/85 OPC # 283

Received blue ink sig TTM.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1997 Nov 12

November 12

Tampa Bay Lightning named Jacques Demers as their new head coach. Demers replaced interim coach Rick Paterson, who had took over after Terry Crisp was fired on Oct. 26.





84/85 OPC # 44

Obtained blue ink sig IP.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1986 Nov 11

November 11

Minnesota's Dino Ciccarelli scored twice in his 15th game of the season, to set a modern NHL record for the fastest 20 goals from season's start, in a 2-2 tie against the Caps. Joe Malone holds the all time record with 20 in 8 games in 1917-18.



84/85 OPC # 97

Obtained blue ink sig IP.

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Monday, November 10, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1982 Nov 10

November 10

Kings' rookie Phil Sykes scored his first NHL goal, as the Kings lost at Vancouver, 4-2.





86/87 OPC # 216

Obtained black sharpie auto IP.

Sunday, November 9, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1977 Nov 9

November 09

Toronto goalie Mike Palmateer got his 5th career shutout as the Maple Leafs won 4-0 against the Flames, at Atlanta.



78/79 OPC # 160

Obtained black sharpie auto IP.

Saturday, November 8, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1969 Nov 8

November 08

Bill Goldsworthy scored his first career NHL hat trick and J.P. Parise added three assists to lead the Minnesota North Stars to a 5-2 win over St. Louis at the Met Center.




72/73 OPC series 3 Team Canada insert

Obtained black sharpie auto IP.

Friday, November 7, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1992 Nov 7

November 07

Defenseman Doug Crossman scored his first career hat trick, including the winning goal at 1:16 of OT, and added three assists to lead Tampa Bay to a 6-5 win against the Islanders, at New York. It was also Terry Crisp's 150th NHL win.



84/85 OPC # 157

Obtained black sharpie auto IP.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1993 Nov 6

November 06

Winnipeg Jets named Keith Tkachuk as their new team Captain, replacing Dean Kennedy. Tkachuk became the 12th Captain in the Jets' NHL history.


98/99 team issued postcard

Obtained black sharpie auto TTM.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1987 Nov 5

November 05

Vancouver's Stan Smyl appeared in his 684th game and passed Harold Snepsts as Canucks' all-time leader in regular season games. Canucks won 4-3 in Philadelphia on a Greg Adams' goal with 11 seconds remaining in the game.


87/88 Canucks Team Issue

Received blue ink sig TTM.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1997 Nov 4

November 04

Goalies Glenn Healy and Marcel Cousineau combined for a shutout in the Leafs' 0-0 tie against San Jose. It was the first scoreless tie in Sharks' 7-year history and the first in 10 years for the Leafs. Mike Vernon had the shutout for the Sharks.


93/94 Classic pro Prospects # 111

Obtained black sharpie sig TTM.

Monday, November 3, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1974 Nov 3

November 03

New York Rangers rookie defenseman Ron Greschner played his first NHL game and picked up an assist on a Derek Sanderson goal, as the Rangers lost 4-3 to Buffalo in New York...



76/77 OPC # 20

Obtained blue ink sig TTM.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1958 Nov 2

November 02

Boston goalie Don Simmons recorded his 10th career shutout to lead the Bruins to a 2-0 win against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs. Bruins scored their two goals within a span of :39 in the second period.


65/66 Topps #88

Obtained blue ink sig TTM.

Saturday, November 1, 2014

This Day in NHL History 1977 Nov 1

November 01

St. Louis Blues traded Jerry Butler to Toronto in exchange for Inge Hammarstrom.





75/76 OPC #167

Received blue ink sig IP.