What does Gordie Howe stand for?
Gordie Howe. Gordie Howe, byname of Gordon Howe, (born March 31, 1928, Floral, Saskatchewan, Canada—died June 10, 2016, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.), Canadian professional ice hockey player who led the Detroit Red Wings to four Stanley Cup championships (1950, 1952, 1954, and 1955) and to seven consecutive first-place regular-season finishes…
How old was Gordie Howe when he played with his sons?
…signing of 49-year-old hockey legend Gordie Howe in 1977 to play alongside his two sons for three seasons until his retirement in 1980. When the WHA's financial struggles forced it to merge with the NHL in 1979, the Whalers were one of four teams that were absorbed into the older…
Who played Gordie Howe in the Hallmark movie?
Who played Gordie Howe in the Hallmark movie?
Canadian actor Michael Shanks portrayed Howe in the Hallmark movie Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story. The film aired April 28, 2013, on CBC and on the Hallmark Channel in the US on May 5.
What awards did Gordie Howe win?
What awards did Gordie Howe win?
His numerous honours include appointment (1971) to the Order of Canada. In 1972 he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and in 2008 he was honoured with the first NHL lifetime achievement award. Howe's autobiography, Mr. Hockey: My Story, was published in 2014.
What happened to Gordie Howe after he retired?
Just be ready to get out on the ice, shoot a few pucks, and test your knowledge of everything ice hockey. Howe retired after the 1970–71 season to work in Detroit's front office, but he moved to the new World Hockey Association (WHA) to skate with his sons, Mark and Marty Howe, for the Houston Aeros beginning in 1973–74.
Why was Gordie Howe so important to the Red Wings?
He was signed to a contract for Omaha in 1945 and played a season there before joining the Red Wings in 1946. He soon became known for both his scoring and his competitiveness. As part of the Production Line, which also featured Sid Abel and Ted Lindsay, Howe helped Detroit become a dominating team in the early 1950s.
How many times did Gordie Howe win the Art Ross?
How many times did Gordie Howe win the Art Ross?
As part of the Production Line, which also featured Sid Abel and Ted Lindsay, Howe helped Detroit become a dominating team in the early 1950s. He was a six-time winner of both the Hart Memorial Trophy for most valuable player (1952–53, 1957–60, and 1963) and the Art Ross Trophy as top point scorer (1951–54, 1957, and 1963).
