Hockey Daily Card Herald
From the ice to your collection - the complete story of hockey greatness!
HALL OF FAME SCORER REACHES MILESTONE
Brodeur was up to his old tricks during the second half of 2010-11, enjoying an incredible 15-2-1 run from Jan. 9-March 15 as the Devils dug themselves out of last place in the East to get back in the playoff picture. The four-time Vezina Trophy winner posted a 1.76 goals-against average in that span.
In a multiplayer trade on Oct. 11, 1991, Shannon joined the Jets from Buffalo. A first-round pick by Pittsburgh in 1984, Shannon enjoyed his first full NHL season in 1991-92 and was sixth on the Jets in scoring. He played junior hockey for Windsor (OHL), scoring 238 points in 158 games.
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.
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One of most sought-after amateurs, Vasko was assigned to Hawks after dispute with Canadiens and Leafs. Among biggest athletes in NHL at 6-3 and 210, he's the "Moose" to all fans. Vasko made NHL second all-star team last two years, and is rated Hawks' best defensive defenseman.
HOCKEY TRIVIA
Q: When did the use of helmets become mandatory?
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Q: When can a skater legally check the goalie?
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A veteran of nine years of NHL play, Klukay is a down-to-earth, honest workman type of player that is a blessing to every club when the going is rough. Never a prolific scorer, Kluke only managed 8 goals but kept the opposition from scoring about 3 times that many. He has a knack of getting and keeping the puck for long periods of time, and is very effective in a penalty-killing role.
The J. P. Bickell Cup is awarded annually to the Leaf judged most valuable to his team.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
Daniel, the 1996 NHL Rookie of the Year, replaced Alexei Yashin as captain of the Senators in 1999. In 2000-01, he recorded the 200th assist and 300th point of his career.
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VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
One of the NHL's most underrated players, Ted Hampson finally got some recognition last season. It was his best season ever, and he won the Masterton Trophy at season's end. He's a fine skater and good penalty killer.
One of the most consistent players in the NHL. Scored 250th goal last season. Deceptively fast skater for his size. Excellent penalty killer. Ron played 14 years with Toronto, two with Boston and one with St. Louis before hitting N. Y.
Reilly, the brother of Red Wings' rookie Brendan Smith, was named a CCHA First-Team All-Star his final two seasons at Miami University in 2010-11 and '11-12.
Never a spectacular scorer, Jim Roberts is the St. Louis "handyman." He can play forward or defense, and is a fine penalty killer. Jim is usually underrated, but he's a solid, industrious worker who seldom makes a mistake.
Jim is a hockey school instructor in the off-season!
RETRO CORNER
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.
Built like a California redwood tree, Jacques Laperriere ran into several leg injuries during his early days with the Montreal Canadiens. At 22, he won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year. Two years later, he was voted the winner of the Norris Trophy as NHL's best defenseman.
Jacques has once of the NHL's hardest slap shots.
One of hockey's quickest wits, Gerry Cheevers plays with an unorthodox style. He'll leap to catch the puck and often leaves the crease, but still gets the job done. He now wears a mask after several years without one.
On October 31, 1978 he scored 3 goals and 2 assists as Islanders defeated Colorado Rockies, 8-5.
The Islanders joined the NHL the same season as the Atlanta Flames.
MODERN ERA
The former Calder winner set a Senators record with a 22-game point streak last season. Heatley became the first Ottawa skater to score 50 goals in a season in 2005-06. He was the second overall pick of the 2000 draft.
The 1999-2000 season was Valeri's 11th NHL campaign. He was acquired by Philadelphia on Oct. 5, 1999, in a trade with the Oilers. Valeri had the game-winning overtime goal in a 5-4 triumph over Colorado on Oct. 28.
Another of the Canucks' small but talented forwards, Andre hit the 30-goal plateau for the first time last year and paced the Canucks in power play goals with eight. He was also the club leader in assists. Andre is a slick playmaker and an elusive skater who relies on finesse with the puck rather than muscle.
Andre is a regular on the banquet circuit.
80s-90s ERA
At times Leo plays like the lion of the Boston attacking unit. Mean-spirited and with the toughness to back up his actions, Labine has emerged as one of the most intimidating young NHL forwards. He demonstrated above-average scoring ability, but intangibles make up so much of Leo's game. He's a team leader in the dressing room and a catalyst on the bench. An All-Star nomination is well within his reach.
Czech-born scrappy center has led NHL in scoring each of last two seasons, but had to settle for second all-star team in 1964-65 after three years as No. 1 pivot in 1961-62.
When Real fractured his leg in November, 1953 and was out for the season, it was feared he would never play hockey again. But, he's back this season, taking up where he left off. His 1st full season with Boston (1952-53) was a fine one, as he scored 19 Goals and 14 Assists. At Hershey in 1951-52, he had 20 Goals in 34 games and was brought up to Boston to play in 33 games.
A Hook Check is used by Hockey Players to get the puck from an opponent by bending down on one knee and sweeping the...
A quiet, steady competitor, Phil won 16 games for the Flames last season. He has been with the Atlanta club from the start in 1972-73, although he broke into the NHL with Montreal.
Phil has considered a career as a singer after his playing days.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
Won Conn Smythe Trophy as top Stanley Cup Playoff performer last season. Serge literally became a star overnight. As a youngster, nobody wanted him. Has lots of speed and is a fine stickhandler.
Serge's name was originally left off the Stanley Cup last season!
MODERN ERA
Originally drafted by Winnipeg in '91, Filimonov's rights were traded to Ottawa last March. He has played the last three seasons with Moscow Dynamo of the Soviet/CIS National League.
"Mr. Mod" of the Bruins is stylish Derek Sanderson, who patterned himself after Broadway Joe Namath. The Bruins call him "Little Joe," but his accomplishments have been big ones. He captured rookie of year award in 1968.
Teammates call Derek "Turk"!