When Gordie Howe skated in the 1979-80 season with the Hartford Whalers, he became the oldest NHL player in history at 52 years old. Despite all the advancements in sports medicine, all the skill that ...

DETROIT -- Gordie Howe, the rough-and-tumble Canadian farm boy whose blend of boundless talent and toughness made him the NHL's quintessential star during a career that lasted into his 50s, has died.

Gordie Howe was more than just a hockey player—he embodied the sport of hockey. With a career that transcended decades and a character that left an indelible mark on everyone he met, Howe remains a ...

G.P. Putnam's Sons announced Monday that Howe's memoir, "Mr. Hockey," will come out Oct. 14. The publisher says the book will be "the definitive account" of Howe's life, starting with his birth in a ...

Hockey legend Gordie Howe died Friday, the Detroit Red Wings confirm. He was 88 years old. Howe, who was known as Mr. Hockey, holds NHL records for most games (1,767) and seasons (26). His 801 career ...

Proponents of video review in hockey argue that they just want to get the call right, no matter how long it takes. Those folks will be happy to know that the NHL’s longest scoring review has finally ...

The 1973 World Hockey Association draft should have been fairly unremarkable as the Houston Aeros and the 11 other teams in the fledgling league picked among a pool of players mostly passed over in ...

Wayne Gretzky honored two of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history Sunday afternoon. Yes, Gretzky was on hand as Alex Ovechkin broke his goal-scoring record of 894. But Gretzky also honored Mr.

Jaromir Jagr returned to action Thursday for the first time since turning 52 and immediately scored as he surpassed legend Gordie Howe to become the oldest player taking regular shifts in professional ...

Hockey legend Gordie Howe died Friday, the Detroit Red Wings confirm. He was 88 years old. Howe, who was known as Mr. Hockey, holds NHL records for most games (1,767) and seasons (26). His 801 career ...