The hockey world was struck with sad news this week. Gordie
Howe, a hockey legend, has unfortunately suffered a severe stroke this past
Sunday in Texas. His family released a statement that revealed that he is
currently resting at his daughter’s house, and that he is pretty much confined
to his bed. According to his son, Howe, 86, has lost some function of the right
side of his body. It is also very difficult for him to speak right now. The
whole hockey community is keeping him in their thoughts. Let me tell you a
little bit about Gordie’s hockey career. First, he played 31 professional
seasons. That is amazing! Another cool thing is that his career was throughout
five different decades (the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and a few months in the 80s).
At the age of 51, he was playing the Hartford Whalers. He scored 801 goals
during his dazzling NHL career. In total, he recorded 1,850 NHL points. He won
four Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings, where he spent most of his
career. In 1972, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. There is even a
hat trick named after him, the Gordie Howe Hat Trick. This involves a goal, a
fight, and an assist. To me, that is cooler than a regular hat trick!
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