Of Twitter-related note this morning:
#OnThisDay in 2008: The #RedWings defeated the Penguins, 3-2, in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at Mellon Arena.
It is the 11th NHL championship in team history. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/f9rNzozvDb
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 4, 2018
On this date in 2008, #RedWings Nick Lidstrom became the first European-born and trained team captain to win the Cup.
— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) June 4, 2018
On this date in 2008, Niklas Kronwall, Mikael Samuelsson, and Henrik Zetterberg became members of the Triple Gold Club.
— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) June 4, 2018
On this date in 2008, Niklas Kronwall, Mikael Samuelsson, and Henrik Zetterberg became members of the Triple Gold Club.
— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) June 4, 2018
On this date in 2008, Chris Chelios became the oldest player ever to win the Stanley Cup (age 46). #redwings
— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) June 4, 2018
On this date in 2008, #redwings Henrik Zetterberg won the Conn Smythe Trophy.
— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) June 4, 2018
And…
OTD in 1980: Mr. Hockey retires for the second time. At 52 years of age, this time it was for good #HHOF pic.twitter.com/RJz1qNULK3
— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) June 4, 2018
This day in 1980: Gordie Howe, 52, retires for 2nd & final time, ending 32-year playing career after one season with Hartford. Mr. Hockey retires as NHL’s all-time leader in games (1,767), goals (801), assists (1,049) and points (1,850) https://t.co/7anBO03raZ #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/GpueIUIoh3
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) June 4, 2018
