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The Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings play a series of postseason exhibition games in Europe. This is the first overseas tour by NHL players.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=559166The Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings play a series of postseason exhibition games in Europe. This is the first overseas tour by NHL players. -
The Boston Bruins and New York Rangers make the second tour of Europe by NHL clubs.
The Boston Bruins and New York Rangers make the second tour of Europe by NHL clubs. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=559166 -
Swede Ulf Sterner becomes the first European-trained player to appear in an NHL game as his New York Rangers defeat Boston 5-2
Swede Ulf Sterner becomes the first European-trained player to appear in an NHL game as his New York Rangers defeat Boston 5-2 -
The first European-trained player is selected in the NHL Draft as the St. Louis Blues take Finland's Tommi Salmelainen 66th overall.
The first European-trained player is selected in the NHL Draft as the St. Louis Blues take Finland's Tommi Salmelainen 66th overall. -
Canada withdraws from international competition over a dispute as to whether professional players should be permitted to compete in international events. Canada would not compete in IIHF events until the 1977 World Championships.
Canada withdraws from international competition over a dispute as to whether professional players should be permitted to compete in international events. Canada would not compete in IIHF events until the 1977 World Championships. -
The first series between Canadian NHL players and the Soviet Union is held in September. The Summit Series is won by Canada, 4-3-1.
The first series between Canadian NHL players and the Soviet Union is held in September. The Summit Series is won by Canada, 4-3-1. -
Anders Kallur and Stefan Persson of Sweden (New York Islanders) become the first European-trained players to have their names engraved on the Stanley Cup.
Anders Kallur and Stefan Persson of Sweden (New York Islanders) become the first European-trained players to have their names engraved on the Stanley Cup. -
The second staging of the Canada Cup again features Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union, under an expanded format that includes a semifinals round.
The second staging of the Canada Cup again features Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union, under an expanded format that includes a semifinals round. The one-game final sees the Soviet Union dominate Canada in winning by the shocking count of 8-1. -
Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux team up for the first time as the 1987 Canada Cup features among the most exciting action in international tournament history.
Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux team up for the first time as the 1987 Canada Cup features among the most exciting action in international tournament history. Canada defeats the Soviet Union 2-1 in the best-of-three final in which each game is decided by a 6-5 score. -
Soviet winger Sergei Priakin becomes the first player permitted by the Soviet Ice Hockey Federation to play in the NHL. Priakin signs a contract with the Calgary Flames and makes his NHL debut
Soviet winger Sergei Priakin becomes the first player permitted by the Soviet Ice Hockey Federation to play in the NHL. Priakin signs a contract with the Calgary Flames and makes his NHL debut -
Sweden's Mats Sundin (Quebec Nordiques) becomes the first European player selected first overall in the NHL Draft.
Sweden's Mats Sundin (Quebec Nordiques) becomes the first European player selected first overall in the NHL Draft. -
The Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens play a two-game exhibition series at Wembley Arena in London.
The Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens play a two-game exhibition series at Wembley Arena in London. -
The Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning travel to Austria to play preseason games against each other and Austrian squads.
The Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning travel to Austria to play preseason games against each other and Austrian squads. -
The first NHL regular-season games are played in Europe as the defending Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks take on the Los Angeles Kings in a two-game series in London.
The first NHL regular-season games are played in Europe as the defending Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks take on the Los Angeles Kings in a two-game series in London. -
Boston Bruins comeback in game 7 of the playoofs vs. the toronto maple leafs
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=bruins+comeback+against+the+leafs+in+game+7&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=1ACECA4F1F33111D5D4D1ACECA4F1F33111D5D4DBoston Bruins comeback in game 7 of the playoofs vs. the toronto maple leafs