The Original Six team logos
Gordie Howe
"I’ve always been in love with hockey – I loved it too much to retire early. The years I played with Mark and Marty in Houston and in the international play are the most memorable for me.” ~ Gordie Howe
Bobby Orr
“Orr is worth $2 million to us because we can build around him for 15 to 20 years and don’t think we don’t intend to.” ~ Milt Schmidt
Bobby Hull
“I score my 50th for the first time (of five) on March 25, 1962, in Madison Square Garden." ~ Bobby Hull
Phil Esposito
"In the 1968-69 season I broke the 100-point mark. I attribute a lot of my success to positioning myself in the right spot.” ~ Phil Esposito"
Marcel Pronovost
“Pronovost was a graceful skater and proved to be a good puck carrier who had some offensive punch. His best year with Detroit saw him score 9 goals and 25 assists in 1954-55.” ~ Mike Leonetti
Doug Harvey
“In addition to his superb playmaking skills, Harvey could dish out some punishment, as is evidenced in a game against the Leafs on October 16, 1959, when he cracked the jaw of Ron Stewart.” ~ Mike Leonetti
Bob Baun
“Bob Baun challenged anyone, even Hull or Howe. He never went after the small guy and never backed away from the big guys.” ~ Frank Mahovlich
Glenn Hall
“I developed my “butterfly” stance somewhat by accident. By swinging my legs, I could pick up shots near the post, but to do that I needed to keep my legs apart. To protect the “five hole”, I brought my knees together.” ~ Glenn Hall
John Ferguson
“When I started with the Canadiens I wanted to be the meanest, rottenest, most miserable cuss ever to play in the NHL. I was so cocky, I just never believed I’d lose a fight to anybody.” ~ John Ferguson
Jacques Plante
“We all know that Jacques Plante was the first goaltender to wear the goalie mask on a regular basis, but what is often forgotten is that he was one of the first wandering goalkeepers to play in the National Hockey League. Jacques would come out and stop the puck behind his net and leave it for a defenseman.” ~ Johnny Bower
Jacques Plante
“Plante donned the mask after Andy Bathgate hit him in the nose with a shot on November 1, 1959, when the Montreal Canadiens were visiting the New York Rangers.” ~ Kevin Allen and Bob Duff
Eddie Shack
“I was never afraid of anybody. I’ve been called reckless, and I guess it’s true. My lack of fear made some players nervous because I could be a bit of a rough customer.” ~ Eddie Shack
Yvon Cournoyer
“My game was to score goals. I’d go into the corner or wherever necessary for the puck, which is probably why I eventually had back surgery twice and suffered a concussion.” ~ Yvan Cournoyer
Roger Crozier & Billy Harris
“You’re afraid, your nervous, you don’t know how well you’re going to play. If I knew I’d play well every game, I wouldn’t worry. I can’t relax until the games over.” ~ Roger Crozier
Gump Worsley
“Hockey brought me ups and downs, but I always managed to have some fun. We played for the love of the game and the sweater we were wearing.” ~ Gump Worsleys
Andy Bathgate
“I was only ever as good as my linemates, not able to overpower opponents like Howe and Hull and do it on my own. I had career year when I won the Hart Trophy as league MVP in 1959.” ~ Andy Bathgate
Carl Brewer
“The strength of Brewer’s game was his great skating. He could take the puck and carry it up the ice at top speed.” ~ Mike Leonetti
Leo Boivin
“I was captain in Boston for four years, and those were hard times as a player. One year we started 11 rookies. It was too much and we didn’t get out of the cellar for quite a while.” ~ Leo Boivin
Alex Delvecchio
“Once I got my opportunity to be in the NHL, I knew I’d play as long as I could. It got a little more like work when I was in my forties, but I always had fun.” ~ Alex Delvecchio