Great photos in hockey history you've just seen for the first time (Part III)

[Davenport]

Gilles Meloche

Played in the NHL for parts of 18 seasons, and only made it to the playoffs six times - all with the North Stars (with whom he played for seven seasons).

 

[The Panther]

Just to annoy Canucks' fans, I thought I'd post some awesome images of Mark Messier! (and yes, these are all ones I've never seen before... except one)


That's Mess, on the right, as a WHA Cincinnati Stinger in 1979, going against (I think?) Ron Chipperfield.

Young Mess, 2nd NHL season (1980-81), does his Bobby Orr impression over the Kings' Dave Taylor at Northlands Coliseum.

Two great rugged centers goin' at it (vs. Trottier). I'm guessing this is circa 1987.

I think I used to have this on a magazine cover (?) when I was kid. This'll be circa 1987-88.

Mess and McSorley renew their friendship in Los Angeles, January 1990.

1990 Cup presentation at Boston Garden. (What a cool photo!)

Mess and Roy discuss where to get the best poutine on St. Catherine's after the game (c. 1992-93).

Rangers' Mess (c. 1996-97?) demonstrates the clothesline (anyone know who the victim is?).

Cool photo of Mess in Van jersey, c. 1997-98.

veteran Messier (c. 2001) introduces himself to Kasparaitis!

Retired Mess shares a laugh with even-more retired Orr (2017):

 

[Albatros]

Rangers' Mess (c. 1996-97?) demonstrates the clothesline (anyone know who the victim is?).

Bill Houlder

 

[Staniowski]

Beliveau.

 

[Staniowski]

Butch Bouchard.

 

[Staniowski]

The Forum.

 

[Staniowski]

 

[Staniowski]

Henri Richard.

 

[DJ Man]

Gilles MelocheView attachment 440148Played in the NHL for parts of 18 seasons, and only made it to the playoffs six times - all with the North Stars (with whom he played for seven seasons).

Meloche played for three teams without being traded, sold or waived: his Seals moved to Cleveland, and that team merged with Minnesota.

 

[Super Fadio Bro]

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The Forum.

Taking jabs at the Leafs in French I see.

 

[The Panther]

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Henri Richard.

I know some players had summer jobs back in the day, but couldn't Henri do better than this?

 

[Davenport]

I know some players had summer jobs back in the day, but couldn't Henri do better than this?

Henri owned that tavern where we - above - see him cleaning the glasses.

 

[MeHateHe]

Henri owned that tavern where we - above - see him cleaning the glasses.View attachment 441115

That is some fine 1960s wood paneling. You don't see that kind of style anymore.

 

[Davenport]

The night Wayne Gretzky broke Phil Esposito's record for goals in a season - February 24, 1982

The Oilers were in Buffalo for the record-breaking goal, and Goldie Hawn and Burt Reynolds were in town filming "Best Friends." Peter Pocklington - owner of the Oilers - was also on hand.

 

[Davenport]

The Irvine family.

Chris Irvine (known to wrestling fans as Chris Jericho), Edward Irvine and former NHLer Ted Irvine.

 

[Davenport]

Barry Pederson

How many NHLers have looked more impressive and promising than this guy when he started with the Bruins? Had 44 goals, 48 assists and 92 points in 80 regular season games as a rookie in 1981-82.

 

[Davenport]

Cam Neely

The trade that saw Cam Neely and a first round pick heading to Boston for Barry Pederson had the experts - at the time - scratching their heads.

 

[Davenport]

Orr manhandled.

In 1974, the Big Bad Bruins met their match - in terms of physicality - with the Broad Street Bullies. Bobby Clarke and Andre Dupont are the Flyers welcoming #4 in to their end of the ice.

 

[Davenport]

The fans at MSG were not at all impressed with d-men like Harry Howell (3) and before him Allan Stanley who were deemed to be not nearly physical enough. "Hit him with your purse!" they'd yell.

Scenes like we see here endeared Arnie Brown to those same fans.

 

[Davenport]

You'd figure playing for the Canadiens would be exciting.

Neither Lorne "Gump" Worsley nor Charlie Hodge looks especially delighted. Perhaps sharing the goaltending duties did not thrill either gentleman.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

The fans at MSG were not at all impressed with d-men like Harry Howell (3) and before him Allan Stanley who were deemed to be not nearly physical enough. "Hit him with your purse!" they'd yell.View attachment 443014Scenes like we see here endeared Arnie Brown to those same fans.

Love the name on his pads.

In New Haven we used to yell hit him with your purse also. Must have filtered up from the big city.

 

[kaiser matias]

You'd figure playing for the Canadiens would be exciting.View attachment 443023Neither Lorne "Gump" Worsley nor Charlie Hodge looks especially delighted. Perhaps sharing the goaltending duties did not thrill either gentleman.

Did Worsley ever not look like a 60-year-old man?

 

[DJ Man]

You'd figure playing for the Canadiens would be exciting.View attachment 443023Neither Lorne "Gump" Worsley nor Charlie Hodge looks especially delighted. Perhaps sharing the goaltending duties did not thrill either gentleman.

I'm surprised that Worsley was even shorter than Hodge. Was this the most altitude-challenged tandem in modern times?

 

[McGarnagle]

Just to annoy Canucks' fans, I thought I'd post some awesome images of Mark Messier! (and yes, these are all ones I've never seen before... except one)

I love how you see him getting progressively balder. When did he decide to give up and start shaving his head, about 93? He still had some hair when he got to the Rangers in 91-92, but as we all know he had it clipped by the time they won the cup.

 

[Davenport]

I'm surprised that Worsley was even shorter than Hodge. Was this the most altitude-challenged tandem in modern times?

Worsley was supposed to be an inch taller than Hodge - 5' 7'' to 5' 6" - although he doesn't appear to be in the photo.