Check out the statue immortalizing Bobby Orr flying through the air to score the Stanley Cup winning goal in 1970 just outside TD Garden. 続きを読む
Fanatic Fact: After winning the 1994 Stanley Cup, Brian Leetch became the first American player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
Fanatic Fact: The Islanders selected Denis Potvin from the Ottawa 67's (OHL) with the first overall pick in 1973. Potvin would go on to captain the Isles to four consecutive Stanley Cup Championships.
Fanatic Fact: Formerly the Kansas City Scouts and Colorado Rockies, the Devils arrived in New Jersey to stay in 1982.
Wander over to the old Spectrum and check out memorial statue of famous Flyers anthem singer, Kate Smith. 続きを読む
Fanatic Fact: Despite only being in the league for five seasons, Alexander Ovechkin already ranks third all-time in goals scored by a Capital.
Survival Tip: The "Caniacs" are famous for their tail-gate parties. Go early and mingle with the fans in the PNC Arena parking lot.
Fanatic Fact: All-time Pens' great Mario Lemieux is still heavily involved with the team as Co-Owner / Chairman.
Fanatic Fact: Team officials named the franchise the Blue Jackets: celebrating patriotism, pride and the rich Civil War history in the state of Ohio.
Fanatic Fact: Although the Senators entered the NHL as an expansion team in 1992-1993, they were the second team to use the "Senators" name in Ottawa.
Just down the street from the Air Canada Centre, the Stanley Cup rests at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Check it out at the corner of Yonge & Front!
If sitting in the 100's check out the new food stands near sect 118. Fresh cut French fries at the Burger Stand!
Fanatic Fact: The Octopus toss started in 1952 when the Red Wings played at the Detroit Olympia by fan Pete Cusimano.
Fanatic Fact: The Blackhawks have retired six numbers in their history for seven different players. 続きを読む
Check out the statues of Blues' legends Bernie Federko, Al MacInnis and Brett Hull outside Scottrade Center. 続きを読む
Survival Tip: Section 303 is a group known as "The Cellblock". They refer to themselves as "the loudest section of the loudest arena in the NHL." Make sure you're ready to be LOUD if seated here!
Fanatic Fact: The Wild entered the NHL as an expansion franchise in the 2000-2001 season, making it the first NHL franchise in Minnesota since the North Stars left for Dallas in 1993.
Fanatic Fact: The Lightning won their first game in franchise history led by four goals from Chris Kontos.
Fanatic Fact: The Panthers made a surprise run to the 1996 Stanley Cup Finals and showered visiting team with plastic rats after a Panthers goal.
Fanatic Fact: Two members of the Dallas Stars' 1999 Stanley Cup winning team are now working in the head office: Joe Niewendyk (General Manager) & Brett Hull (Executive V.P., Alternate Governor). 続きを読む
Fanatic Fact: The Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in their first year of existence in 1995-1996.
Fanatic Fact: Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Gartner, not only scored the first goal in Coyotes' history, he scored a hat trick in their first game.
Fanatic Fact: Teemu Selanne has scored the most hat tricks in franchise history. The "Finnish Flash" has scored a hat trick 12 times as a member of the Anaheim Ducks. 続きを読む
Fanatic Fact: Franchise scoring leader is Marcel Dionne who scored 550 goals and 757 assists for 1307 points in 921 games for the Kings.
Survival Tip: Every time the Sharks are on the power-play, the "Jaws" theme is played. Make sure to move your hands up and down like jaws chomping with the rest of the fans.
Fanatic Fact: In 1980, Canucks Coach Neilson, upset at officiating, put a white towel on a hockey stick and held it up in surrender. The next game fans waved white towels and "Towel Power" was born!
Fanatic Fact: Goalie Mike Vernon, who played for the Flames from 1982-02, is still the franchise leader with a 262 win record. Current goalie Mikka Kiprusoff is close and could pass him this season.
Check out the Wayne Gretzky statue out front of Rexall Place honouring "The Great One". 続きを読む
