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Feeling a little old school today -

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On this date in hockey history

Cam Newton is born in 1950

He would play 16 games for the Penguins in the early 70s before going to the WHA and eventually finding a second career as quarterback for the NFL's Carolina Panthers

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Newton played for the Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics in 1975-76

His coach? Jean-Guy Talbot

Also on this date in 1978

The Montreal Canadiens' NHL-record 28-game unbeaten streak comes to an end against a goaltender making his NHL debut with the New York Rangers.

The goalie was Hardy Astrom

The Ranger coach? Jean-Guy Talbot

Two days ago, at the age of 91, the hockey world lost a former 7 time Cup winner with the Montreal Canadiens

That player? Jean-Guy Talbot
 
Because I had a McDonald's breakfast burrito this morning (only food I'll eat there), I am posting a special Upper Deck McDonald's Patch card of Gaborik. These were super tough ones to get. It was originally a redemption card...how many of the 5 were actually redeemed???

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--Curt
 
On this date in NHL history

1989: Mario Lemieux has three assists to become the third NHL player to have 100 in a season, joining Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky.
Despite Lemieux's effort, the Pittsburgh Penguins lose 8-6 to the mighty Hartford Whalers at the Civic Center.

 

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