Vintage Minnesota Hockey - History

1915:  NHL Hall of Famer Frank Brimsek born in Eveleth, MN.  Brimsek played in the NHL 1938-39 through 1949-50 with Boston and Chicago.

1967:  The expansion Minnesota North Stars improved to 6-1-0 in their first NHL preseason, after a 3-0 win over the Oakland Seals, in a game played at Oshawa, Ontario.  It was also their second straight shutout victory.

1974:  The Minnesota North Stars faced off against their NHL counterparts in fall exhibition games vs the WHA in games played from 72-78.  The North Stars-5 vs. Toronto Toros-3 was played on this date. 

1982:  Former NHL defenseman John Scott born in St. Catharines, Ont. Scott played in the NHL 2008-09 through 2015-16 with Minnesota, Chicago, New York Rangers, Buffalo, San Jose, Arizona & Montreal.  Scotts likeness is shown and John Scott Cup is annually awarded by 'Da Beauty League' champions played at Edina, MN Braemar Arena.

2000:  Calgary Flames acquired Jordan Leopold from the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in exchange for Andrei Nazarov and a future draft pick.