Even though the sun is out and summer is crackin', major hockey history is still being made !
July 3rd
Hockey and Wings fans alike are deflated when Steve Yzerman officially announces his retirement in 2006 after his amazing 22 seasons with Detroit Red Wings.
The Dallas Stars sign Brett Hull in 1998 to begin an incredible 3 year run of a Cup, 95 goals and 196 points in his three seasons with the Stars.
The Toronto Maple Leafs clear the track for Eddie Shack as they snag him from the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1973! You can say they had a nose for value!
July 4th
Punch Imlach begins his second shot at General Manager for The Toronto Maple Leafs in 1979.
In 2012, Zach Parise and Ryan Suter sign with the Minnesota Wild. Each receive an landmark 13 year contract!
July 5th
Don Cherry is replaced as head coach of The Boston Bruins by Fred Creighton in 1979, after bringing the Bruins to the finals in 1977 and 1978 against their bitter adversaries The Montreal Canadians for truly amazing and history making hockey!
Please visit The Hockey Hall of Fame and NHL.com for all the, trades, contracts, beefs, tears, blood, sweat, pucks and posts in the world's fastest game!
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