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THIS MONTH IN HOCKEY - SEPTEMBER

September 01, 1993
Brian Burke resigned as the Hartford Whalers' President and General Manager to join the NHL front office as Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations

September 03, 1966
Bobby Orr signed his first NHL contract with the Boston Bruins -- a two year deal paying $70,000 plus a signing bonus -- the top salary in the game.

September 06, 1990
The NHL's San Jose franchise was officially named the "Sharks" by club officials. The team's official logo, colors and uniform design were to be displayed at a later date.

September 10, 1954
Chicago Black Hawks purchased Red Sullivan from Boston

September 12, 1941
The NHL altered rules to establish "minor" and "major" penalty shots. Under the new rules, a minor shot would allow a player a shot at goal from a line 28 feet away.

September 14, 1979
Edmonton Oilers signed free agent defenseman Charlie Huddy. Huddy went on to win five Stanley Cups as a member of the Oilers.

September 17, 1971
Montreal's Guy Lafleur made his NHL debut, and picked up three assists in the Canadiens' 7-4 exhibition game victory against the Bruins, at the Forum.

September 22, 1934
A meeting of the NHL board of governors was held, where it was approved that collective salary limits for all clubs for the 1935 season would not exceed $62,500 with an individual salary limit of $7,000 to any one player.

September 24, 1937
NHL adopted a new "icing rule", whereby a team which deliberately shot the puck out of its defensive zone (when not shorthanded) would have the ensuing face-off brought back to the defensive zone point from where the puck was shot.

September 28, 1935
The St. Louis Eagles requested permission to suspend operations. The NHL rejected their plan. One month later the league purchased the franchise and had a dispersal draft for the players.

General

Number of NHL teams in 1960: 6
Number of NHL teams in 2002: 30

Bobby Hull records the first ever 50+ goal season in 1966.

Gordie Howe becomes the all-time leading scorer in the NHL in 1963.

September of 1972: Team Canada wins the Summit Series.

1978: Rookie Mike Bossy scores 53 goals in the season to shatter the previous scoring record for a rookie.




NHL THIS MONTH IN HOCKEY - SEPTEMBER September 01, 1993 Brian Burke resigned as the Hartford Whalers' President and General Manager to join the NHL front office as Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations September 03, 1966 Bobby Orr signed his first NHL contract with the Boston Bruins -- a two year deal paying $70,000 plus a signing bonus -- the top salary in the game. September 06, 1990 The NHL's San Jose franchise was officially named the "Sharks" by club officials. The team's official logo, colors and uniform design were to be displayed at a later date. September 10, 1954 Chicago Black Hawks purchased Red Sullivan from Boston September 12, 1941 The NHL altered rules to establish "minor" and "major" penalty shots. Under the new rules, a minor shot would allow a player a shot at goal from a line 28 feet away. September 14, 1979 Edmonton Oilers signed free agent defenseman Charlie Huddy. Huddy went on to win five Stanley Cups as a member of the Oilers. September 17, 1971 Montreal's Guy Lafleur made his NHL debut, and picked up three assists in the Canadiens' 7-4 exhibition game victory against the Bruins, at the Forum. September 22, 1934 A meeting of the NHL board of governors was held, where it was approved that collective salary limits for all clubs for the 1935 season would not exceed $62,500 with an individual salary limit of $7,000 to any one player. September 24, 1937 NHL adopted a new "icing rule", whereby a team which deliberately shot the puck out of its defensive zone (when not shorthanded) would have the ensuing face-off brought back to the defensive zone point from where the puck was shot. September 28, 1935 The St. Louis Eagles requested permission to suspend operations. The NHL rejected their plan. One month later the league purchased the franchise and had a dispersal draft for the players. General Number of NHL teams in 1960: 6 Number of NHL teams in 2002: 30 Bobby Hull records the first ever 50+ goal season in 1966. Gordie Howe becomes the all-time leading scorer in the NHL in 1963. September of 1972: Team Canada wins the Summit Series. 1978: Rookie Mike Bossy scores 53 goals in the season to shatter the previous scoring record for a rookie.