On This Day in Hockey History

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February 20th

1971- Phil Esposito became the quickest NHL player to reach 50 goals in a season while at Boston Bruins.

1974- Mr Hockey himself, Gordie Howe comes out of retirement to play alongside his sons for the Houston Aeros!

1993- The New York Islanders retired the great goalie, Billy Smith's #31 jersey

2004- Sergei Zubov  notches up his 600 point while playing for Dallas Stars 

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