Shots Heard 'Round the World

Home run hero Bobby Thomson's famous hit was only one of many shots deemed globally audible.

Rick MacLeish (1950 - 2016), two-time Stanley Cup champ

Rick MacLeish, a member of the Philadelphia Flyers teams in 1974 and 1975 when the team won back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, died May 30, according to the team. He was 66.

Tom Lysiak (1953 - 2016), NHL player

Tom Lysiak, a former NHL All-Star who played for the Flames and the Blackhawks, died May 30, according to multiple news sources. He was 63. Lysiak died of leukemia three years after being diagnosed with the disease. His daughter, Jessie Lysiak Braun, tweeted the news Monday. "It saddens me to the core of my being to write this post," she wrote. "My dad lost his battle with Leukemia today and has gone to be with the Lord now."

Gordie Howe (1928–2016)

Gordie Howe, the Detroit Red Wings great known as “Mr. Hockey,” died June 10, 2016, according to a statement from the team. He was 88.

Bill Dineen (1932 - 2016), Stanley Cup champ with Red Wings

Bill Dineen, former professional hockey player and coach, died Saturday, December 10, 2016, at his home in Lake George, New York, according to The Associated Press. He was 84.

Mike Ilitch (1929 - 2017), founder of Little Caesars Pizza

Mike Ilitch, founder of Little Caesars Pizza and owner of Tigers and Red Wings, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in Detroit, according to multiple news sources. He was 87.

Bill Sutherland (1934 - 2017), Philadelphia Flyers hockey player

Bill Sutherland, a former professional hockey player who scored the first goal in the history of the Philadelphia Flyers, died Sunday, April 9, 2017.

Michael Mantenuto (1981 - 2017), actor in Miracle

Former actor starred in the 2004 Olympic hockey film "Miracle"...

Bill White (1939 - 2017), NHL player and coach

Bill White, a Canadian-born former NHL player who was well-known for his defensive prowess, died Sunday, May 21, 2017, of unknown causes, according to multiple news sources. White was 77.

Bob Wolff (1920–2017), legendary New York sports broadcaster

Legendary New York sports broadcaster.

Bryan Murray (1942 - 2017), NHL coach and general manager

Bryan Murray, longtime NHL coach and general manager, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, after a lengthy battle with colon cancer, according to multiple news sources. He was 74.

Pierre Pilote (1931–2017), Hockey Hall of Fame Defenseman

Led the Chicago Blackhawks to a Stanley Cup victory in 1961.

Zarley Zalapski (1968 – 2017), former NHL defenseman

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Former NHL defenseman Zarley Zalapski has died at age 49, according to the Calgary Flames. No cause of death was given.

Johnny Bower (1924–2017), beloved Toronto Maple Leafs goalie

Four-time Stanley Cup winner named to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Larry Kwong (1923 – 2018), first Asian player to appear in an NHL game

Played a shift with the New York Rangers in 1948…

Saskatchewan Junior Hockey Team Bus Crash Victims (2018)

At least 15people were killed, and several more were injured Friday, April 6, 2018, when a bus carrying a junior hockey team and a tractor-trailer collided in Canadas Saskatchewan province.

Stan Mikita (1940–2018), Chicago Blackhawks legend

NHL Hall of Famer is the Blackhawks all-time leading scorer.

Herb Brooks: Miracle Man

We look back at U.S. Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks who pulled off the "miracle on ice."

Ted Lindsay (1925–2019), Detroit Red Wings legend

Hall of Famer was known for his tough play.

Henri Richard (1936–2020), Montreal Canadiens legend

Henri Richard was an all-time great with the Montreal Canadiens, playing with the hallowed franchise 20 seasons and winning 11 Stanley Cups, an NHL record. He was nicknamed “The Pocket Rocket” — because of his 5-foot-7-inch height and because he was the younger brother of Canadiens legend . Henri Richard racked up over 1,000 points during his Hall of Fame career. He scored the cup-winning goals in 1966 and 1971. The center was known for his playmaking abilities, twice leading the NHL in assists.

Colby Cave (1994–2020), Edmonton Oilers center

Colby Cave was an NHL player with the Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins. At the time of his death, he was a center for the Oilers.

Dale Hawerchuk (1963–2020), Hockey Hall of Famer

Dale Hawerchuk was an NHL star who played for the Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, and Philadelphia Flyers.

Mark Sertich (1921–2020), world’s oldest hockey player

Mark Sertich wasthe worldc3a2c280c299s oldest hockey player,verified by Guinness World Records.He played in the2017 Snoopyc3a2c280c299sSenior World Hockey Tournament at the age of 96.

Fred Sasakamoose (1933–2020), indigenous NHL trailblazer

Fred Sasakamoose was one of the first indigenous players in the NHL.

Mark Pavelich (1958–2021), “Miracle on Ice” star

Mark Pavelich was an NHL player who was a star of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, who beat the Soviet Union in an upset known as the “Miracle on Ice.”

René Robert (1948–2021), NHL star with the Buffalo Sabres

Ren é Robert was a Canadian hockey player who was a member of the Buffalo Sabres’ forward line of the 1970s known as “The French Connection.”

MatÄ«ss Kivlenieks (1996–2021), NHL goaltender

Mat Ä«ss Kivlenieks was a goaltender with the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets.

Tony Esposito (1943–2021), legendary Chicago Blackhawks goalie

Tony Esposito was a legendary Hall of Fame goaltender for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Rod Gilbert (1941–2021), New York Rangers legend

Rod Gilbert was a Hall of Fame forward for the New York Rangers who was known as "Mr. Ranger."

Jimmy Hayes (1989–2021), former NHL player

Jimmy Hayes was a former NHL forward who won an NCAA hockey championship with Boston College.

Clark Gillies (1954–2022), New York Islanders legend

Clark Gillies was a legendary left winger for the New York Islanders team that won four straight Stanley Cup championships in the 1980s.

Mike Bossy (1957–2022), Hockey Hall of Famer with the Islanders

Mike Bossy was an NHL star who played for the New York Islanders in the 1970s and ‘80s.

Guy Lafleur (1951–2022), Montreal Canadiens legend 

Guy Lafleur was a legendary Hall of Fame winger for the Montreal Canadiens who helped the team win five Stanley Cup Championships.

Bí¶rje Salming (1951–2022), legendary Maple Leafs defenseman 

Bí¶rje Salming was a legendary defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs who was the first Swedish player inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Bobby Hull (1939–2023), hockey Hall of Famer with the Black Hawks

Bobby Hull was a legendary Hall of Fame hockey player for the Chicago Black Hawks.

Petr Klíma (1964–2023), Stanley Cup champ with Edmonton Oilers 

Petr Klí_ma was a hockey player who won the 1990 Stanley Cup as a forward for the Edmonton Oilers.

Gerry Hart (1948–2023), NHL player for Islanders, Red Wings

Gerry Hart was a Canadian hockey defenseman with NHL teams including the Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders. 

Rocky Wirtz (1952–2023), Chicago Blackhawks owner 

Rocky Wirtz was the owner of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks since 2007.

Bobby Baun (1936–2023), Toronto Maple Leafs hockey legend

Bobby Baun was a professional hockey player with the Toronto Maple Leafs who scored a game-winning goal in the 1964 Stanley Cup finals while skating on a broken ankle.

Rick Jeanneret (1942–2023), Hall of Fame NHL broadcaster 

Rick Jeanneret was a Hall of Fame broadcaster for the Buffalo Sabres, the longest serving play-by-play announcer in NHL history. 

Brad Maxwell (1957–2023), NHL All-Star with the North Stars

Brad Maxwell was a Canadian NHL defenseman who played for the Minnesota North Stars in the 1970s and ‘80s.

Henry Boucha (1951–2023), Detroit Red Wings center 

Henry Boucha was a center in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings and the Minnesota North Stars.

Gene Carr (1951–2023), former NHL player with the Kings, Rangers 

Gene Carr was an ice hockey forward in the NHL who played with the New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings, and he was known for his friendship with Eagles frontman .

Jean-Guy Talbot (1932–2024), multiple Stanley Cup winner

Jean-Guy Talbot was an NHL defenseman with the Montreal Canadiens who won five straight Stanley Cups and seven in total, and he appeared in 10 championships over the course of his career.

Chris Simon (1972–2024), Stanley Cup champ with Avalanche

Chris Simon was an NHL enforcer with such teams as the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders, who won a Stanley Cup in 1996 with the Colorado Avalanche.

Konstantin Koltsov (1981–2024), Belarusian hockey player 

Konstantin Koltsov was a Belarusian hockey player who played for the Belarusian national team and spent parts of three seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Bob Cole (1933–2024), Hall of Fame hockey broadcaster

Bob Cole was a Hall of Fame hockey commentator who was a mainstay on Canadian NHL broadcasts for 50 years.

Ron Ellis (1945–2024), Stanley Cup champ with the Maple Leafs

Ron Ellis played for the Toronto Maple Leafs for 16 seasons, including their Stanley Cup-winning year in 1967.

Mark Wells (1957–2024), Miracle on Ice forward 

Mark Wells was a hockey forward who won a gold medal with the U.S. team in 1980’s famed “Miracle on Ice” victory over the Soviet Union and later Finland.