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Gordon HoweProfessional hockey player, forward.
Date of Birth: 31.03.1928
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Gordie Howe
Gordie Howe, born on March 31, 1928, in Floral, Saskatchewan, Canada, was a professional hockey player and forward. He began his career in the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1946 and played for a remarkable 35 years.
Early Life and Career
Howe started his hockey journey as a goaltender for the "King George" school team. However, with the guidance of his youth coach Bobby Trike, he switched positions to become a defenseman and later a right winger. In 1945, Howe turned pro by signing a contract with the Detroit Red Wings' farm team. He then joined the main team in 1946, marking the beginning of the Red Wings' most successful era. From the 1948-49 season to the 1954-55 season, Detroit won the regular championships seven times, setting a record in the NHL.
Later Career and Family
Led by Gordie Howe, the Red Wings continued to excel and reached the finals four times in the 1960s, although they fell short of winning the title. Howe's two sons, Marty and Mark, followed in their father's footsteps and became hockey players. In 1974, the entire Howe family represented the WHA team in a world tour.
Awards and Achievements
Throughout his career, Howe received numerous awards and honors. He won the Art Ross Trophy six times, the Hart Trophy six times, and the Lester Patrick Trophy in 1967. In 1971, Howe was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. He was also inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972 and played in the NHL All-Star Game 23 times. Additionally, he played in the WHA All-Star Game twice.
Records
Gordie Howe holds several impressive records in the NHL. He ranks second in career regular-season goals with 801 and third in career regular-season points with 1,850. He also holds the second-most goals in both regular-season and playoff games with 869, as well as the third-most points in regular-season and playoff games with 2,010. Howe's records include the most goals in regular seasons in both the NHL and WHA with 975, and the second-most points in regular seasons in both leagues with 2,358. He also holds the second-most goals, assists, and points in regular seasons and playoffs combined in both the NHL and WHA.
Furthermore, Howe played the most regular-season games in the NHL with 1,767 and the most games in both the NHL and WHA with 2,186. He played for 26 seasons in the NHL, the most by any player, and 32 seasons in the NHL and WHA combined. Howe also holds the record for the most goals in regular seasons as a right winger with 801, the most assists as a right winger with 1,049, and the most points in regular seasons as a right winger with 1,850.
