March 18th: NHL's Greatest Hits & Milestones

0:00Welcome to NHL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NHL fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. March 18th has always been a landmark date in National Hockey League history, especially during the original 6 era. Fans remember how he marines his 5th hat trick for Montreal in 1930. George Haynesworth's record 75th shutout in 1933, and Maurice Richards trailed blazing 50 goals in 50 games back in 1945. Teens like the Canadians also set marks for undefeated home records and most wins in a season. Meanwhile, Boston Brewing Stars, shown bright too, with CUNY Wyland's record points in 1930, Bill Calleys scoring title clinching, 1941, and Bobby Orr hitting 600 points by 1973. Detroit Red Wings made news when Coach Jack Adams reached 350 wins in 1944, and Gordy Howe even tried coaching in. 1967 due to injury, these moments had huge impacts, reshaping records and inspiring generations.

1:04Chicago Black Hawks pioneered charter flights in 1940 and saw Bobby Holes back-to-back 50 goals seasons in 1967. Mausdones like these elevated Hall of Famers and pushed a lead forward from goalie assists to point streaks in later years the date kept delivering. Wayne Gretzkiy notched his thousandth pro goal in 1996, Alex Ovechkin hit his 19th straight 20 goals season in 20, 24, and rookies like Anaheim's Jamie Drysdale scored in their debuts in 2021 alongside Trevor Zegress. It is also a big birthday for hockey legends, including Hall of Famers, Guy La Puente at 78 and Guy Carbino at 66, plus stars like Stino Cara at 49 and Corey Schneider at 40. What a pack day for puck history. Dean Inn is sponsored by our partner. Check out the episode description. Your Pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com