Friday, October 15, 2010

Oct. 15, 1989: Gretzky Scores, And Howe!

4 Oct 1990::  Center Wayne Gretzky of the Los Angeles Kings moves   down the ice during a game against the New York Islanders at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California.  The Kings won the game, 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart  /Allsport

On this date back in 1989, Wayne Gretzky became the NHL's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Mr. Hockey himself, Gordie Howe (1,850). Apologies for the punny headline. Anyways, let's see if you're as slick as Gretz by answering these two trivia questions. (Highlight the areas underneath the questions to reveal the answers.)

1.) Against which team did "The Great One" achieve the milestone?
A: Edmonton. Yeah, I know. Who wrote this script, right?

2.) Who held the league's career points record before Howe?
A: Maurice Richard. That's "Rocket" to you, pally.