Born: Jan. 29, 1965Czech hockey G 2-time NHL MVP (1997,98) with Buffalo; 6-time Vezina Trophy winner (1994,95,97,98,99,2001); led Czech Republic to Olympic gold medal in 1998 at Nagano; won Stanley…
Born: Mar. 3, 1968Hockey D NHL Rookie of Year in 1989; won Norris Trophy as top defenseman in 1992; Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoffs' MVP in 1994 when he helped lead NY Rangers to 1st Stanley…
Born: Jan. 17, 1929Hockey G led Montreal to 6 Stanley Cups (1953,56-60); won 7 Vezina Trophies; MVP in 1962; first goalie to regularly wear a mask; posted 82 shutouts with 2.38 GAA.Died: Feb. 27,…
Born: Dec. 28, 1929Hockey G recorded 103 shutouts in 21 NHL seasons; 4-time Vezina Trophy winner; played on 4 Stanley Cup winners at Detroit and Toronto; posted career 2.52 GAA.Died: May 31, 1970
Born: May 9, 1965Hockey C Captained the Detroit Red Wings to Stanley Cup wins in 1997, 98 and 2002; won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP in 1998; one of only 14 NHL players to score 600…
(Encyclopedia) Ovechkin, Alexander Mikhailovich, 1985–, Russian hockey player. He joined Dynamo Moscow, a professional team, at 16, and led Russia to a junior championship. A Washington Capitals…
(Encyclopedia) Johnston, Sir Harry Hamilton, 1858–1927, British explorer and colonial official. His early interest in the natural sciences was combined with his concern for the political problems of…
Born: Sept. 18, 1933Hockey coach all-time winningest NHL coach in both regular season (1,244) and playoffs (223) over 30 seasons; coached a record nine Stanley Cup winners with Montreal (1973,76-79…
Born: May 24, 1901Canada's greatest all-around athlete NHL hockey (2 Stanley Cups), CFL football (1 Grey Cup), minor league baseball, soccer, lacrosse, track, amateur boxing champion; member of…
Born: Aug. 9, 1964Hockey RW NHL MVP in 1991 with St. Louis; holds single season RW scoring record with 86 goals; he and father Bobby have both won Hart (MVP), Lady Byng (sportsmanship) and All-Star…
