NHL stars react to the death of Gordie Howe
NHL legend and hockey ambassador Gordon "Gordie" Howe died on Friday at 88.
Also known as "Mr. Hockey" or just "No. 9," the Saskatchewan native debuted in the NHL in 1946 at age 17, the first of his NHL record 25 consecutive seasons with the the Detroit Red Wings.
The physical winger and willing fighter's name is also used to denote when a player records a goal, assist and a fight in the same game -- the "Gordie Howe Hat Trick."
Last but certainly not least, another Detroit Red Wings hero, Steve Yzerman, gave the following statement:
Gordie Howe you will be missed. Thoughts and prayers. The reason I wore #9. #9RIP..
— Mike Modano (@9modano) June 10, 2016
RIP Mr. Hockey. The creator of the best hat trick in hockey! You were truly a legend. #gordie
— Matthew Calvert (@mattcalvert11) June 10, 2016
Today we lost a hockey legend. One of the all time greatest players, and possibly the sports… https://t.co/ajN84BYyQr
— Brooks Laich (@brookslaich) June 10, 2016
#RIP9 Gordie Howe true gentleman on and off the ice..You will be missed !! pic.twitter.com/MJRVIMzX1F
— marc savard (@MSavvy91) June 10, 2016
Been a tough past week in the professional sports world. RIP Mr. Howe. Thank you for everything you did on and off the ice #MrHockey #Gordie
— Luke Adam (@LukeJAdam) June 10, 2016
RIP Mr Hockey pic.twitter.com/hMxglsK2sa
— George Parros (@GeorgeParros) June 10, 2016
Had the privilege of meeting Gordie Howe one time. He was a fantastic man. Too many greats leaving us this year.#MrHockey #gordiehowe?trick
— John Mitchell (@mitchabov) June 10, 2016
Sad day for hockey. The ultimate competitor on the ice and a class act off of it. Rest in peace Mr. Hockey. https://t.co/sHoK5OTWF6
— Sam Gagner (@89SGagner) June 10, 2016
Rest in peace Mr. Hockey.. Getting to meet you was truly an honor #watchtheelbow #foreveralegend pic.twitter.com/ZlGin0rKyL
— Kevin Shattenkirk (@shattdeuces) June 10, 2016
#9RIP God Bless thoughts and prayers with the Howe family #elbowsup
— Darcy Tucker (@16DarcyTucker) June 10, 2016
What a thrill it must have been for Gordie Howe to play with two of his sons. Prayers go out to the Howe family. pic.twitter.com/7VpptBLViA
— Martin Biron (@martybiron43) June 10, 2016
A young Wayne Gretzky meets Mr. Hockey. Best picture ever. #RIPGordieHowe pic.twitter.com/InwXlhbUaV
— NHL EXPERT PICKS (@NHLexpertpicks) June 10, 2016
One of my earliest hockey memories was my Dad regaling me with the story of Gordie's fight with Lou Fontinato. pic.twitter.com/gyoFBXS40g
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 10, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the Howe family as Gordie Howe passes away at the age of 88. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/i9KRzXRgwV
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 10, 2016
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