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1982:  Hartford Whalers named Russ Anderson as their new team captain.

1999:  Dave Gagner officially announced his NHL retirement after 15 seasons with the New York Rangers, Minnesota North Stars, Dallas, Toronto, Calgary, Florida Panthers and Vancouver.

2003:  Mighty Ducks of Anaheim signed free agent Craig Johnson, who had most recently been with the Los Angeles Kings.

2011:  St. Louis Blues named David Backes (a native of Blaine, MN) as their new team captain, the 20th in franchise history.

Tag(s): This Day In MN History