Does anyone else hate when people talk about Gordie Howe hattricks?

[SnowblindNYR]

It's 2021, I feel like glorifying these is outdated. It's basically a goal and an assist.

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[The Red Line]

It's 2021, I feel like glorifying these is outdated. It's basically a goal and an assist.

... and a fight.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Fun fact, Gordie Howe himself only had 2 career ‘Gordie Howe hat tricks’.

 

[Rec T]

Not at all. Especially considering these days, with fighting a rare thing, having someone do all three in a game is an accomplishment...a fairly dumb accomplishment in the grand scheme of things I'll grant you, but it 'is' fairly rare to see.

 

[HansonBro]

Love me a good Gordie...whats not to like?

 

[BrockLobster]

Fun fact, Gordie Howe himself only had 2 career ‘Gordie Howe hat tricks’.

That is a fun fact! I wasnt aware of that

 

[GermanSpitfire]

When Brady Tkachuk does it, I don’t care.

 

[Pavels Dog]

... and a fight.

/thread

 

[Blufreezy]

I don't mind it, but hockey loves its traditions. Not that they're all bad or anything, but it's probably what holds it back the most. Just so much old school-cant-change/adapt-mentality in the game.

 

[ClydeLee]

Fun fact, Gordie Howe himself only had 2 career ‘Gordie Howe hat tricks’.

Yes but only because of this.

I believe Brendan Shannahan has the most I heard, counting playoffs and Regular season.

 

[PhysicalGraffiti]

Not at all especially with the league actively trying to get rid of fighting. I love em.

 

[illpucks]

I think if the you want the NHL to remove fighting then checking should also be removed.

 

[The Red Line]

But really, what's so bothersome about it? It isn't a "real" statistic, just one of those unique quirky hockey things that's been around forever like 4 minutes for bleeding and classless subbans, etc.

 

[CupInSIX]

I find it weird how often it's brought up. I'll bet the guy who coined the phrase never thought it would be uttered every other night.

 

[Canadiens Ghost]

I never understood the fascination with it but, whatever makes people happy I guess.

 

[banks]

I don't care much for fighting. But when a player has a goal, assist, and a fight? That's a pretty big impact on the game. It's worth mentioning it.

I don't hear about them often enough to be bothered by it.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

Love them. It's old time hockey, the way it was meant to be.

 

[MikeyMike01]

Another delightful, ignorant thread on HF

 

[Midnight Judges]

I don't care much for fighting. But when a player has a goal, assist, and a fight? That's a pretty big impact on the game. It's worth mentioning it.

I don't hear about them often enough to be bothered by it.

Fights impact games the same way half time shows impact superbowl outcomes.

 

[OKR]

I like them. It’s just the name that bugs me, ”Gordie Howe-hatrick” for a ”hatrick” that has been done before him, and he only had 2 himself iirc.

 

[TanguaySauce]

I only mind it when it's done in a losing effort. If you do it and your team wins, drinks that night should be free.

 

[Mickey Marner]

Not really, it's just fun trivia.

 

[txpd]

Umm....nope. No problems at all

 

[CN8]

It’s just downright mean and hurts my feelings

 

[Rosy Cheeks]

I prefer the John Scott hattrick. 2 goals and a fight.