#Andy Bathgate

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Happy Birthday up in the stars Andy Bathgate

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On November 1, 1959, Montreal’s Jacques Plante became the first NHL goaltender to wear a mask on a regular basis. A shot by the New York Ranger’s Andy Bathgate hit Plante in the face. Plante left the game only to return wearing his famous mask that was made by Bill Birchmore.

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Hockey Mask Day

On November 1, 1959, Montreal Canadiens Jacques Plante becomes the first NHL goaltender to wear a full facemask. Montreal Maroon Clint Benedict had worn a leather half-mask for a brief time in 1930, after an errant puck smashed his nose and cheekbone—but it blocked his vision, he said, and he took it off after only a few games. By contrast, Plante wore his mask from then on. A few seasons later, his idea began to catch on, and soon almost every keeper in the league wore a mask.

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Remembering Bobby Hull: A Tribute to the Golden Jet

Early Life and Career

Bobby Hull was born in Belleville, Ontario, and grew up in a family that was passionate about ice hockey. His father, Bob Sr., was a professional hockey player who taught Bobby the fundamentals of the sport. Bobby quickly developed a love for the game and worked hard to improve his skills.

In 1957, Hull signed with the Chicago Blackhawks and quickly established himself as one of the league’s top players. He was known for his speed, skill, and powerful shot, which earned him the nickname “Golden Jet.” Over the course of his career, Hull set numerous records and was a seven-time All-Star.

A Star is Born

Bobby Hull was born on January 3, 1939, in Pointe Anne, Ontario, Canada. He grew up playing hockey on frozen ponds and soon showed a natural talent for the sport. Hull made his professional debut with the Chicago Black Hawks in 1957 and quickly established himself as one of the best players in the league.

The Golden Jet

Hull was known for his blazing speed and powerful shot, earning him the nickname “The Golden Jet.” He was a dominant force on the ice, leading the league in goals for seven seasons and setting numerous records along the way. Hull’s combination of speed and skill made him a fan favorite and a nightmare for goalies.

Accomplishments

Bobby Hull’s achievements in the NHL are numerous. He won the Hart Trophy as the league’s most valuable player twice and was a 10-time All-Star. Hull was also a member of the famous “Production Line” with Gordie Howe and Andy Bathgate and helped lead the Black Hawks to the Stanley Cup Final in 1961.

In 1983, Hull was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, cementing his place among the greatest players in the sport’s history. His number 9 jersey was also retired by the Chicago Black Hawks, a testament to his impact on the team and the sport.

Legacy

Bobby Hull’s legacy extends far beyond the hockey rink. He was a trailblazer for future generations of players, setting the standard for speed and skill. Hull’s impact on the sport was felt for decades after he retired, and his name remains synonymous with greatness.

The hockey world mourns the loss of Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet. He will be remembered as one of the greatest players to ever grace the ice and a true icon of the sport. Rest in peace, Bobby.

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November 1, 1959: Montreal Canadiens versus The New York Rangers. Canadien goalie Jacques Plante takes a puck to the face by Ranger Andy Bathgate early in the first period. After being stitched up in the locker room, Canadiens coach Toe Blake pushed Plante to return to play. Plante refused until he insisted in wearing a fiberglass mask he made for team practices. He relented until Coach Blake gave in. The Canadiens would win that game 3-1 over the Rangers.

Plante wasn’t the first NHL player to wear a mask, but by the 1973 season all goalies wore one. Plante would have a 12-game win streak under his belt starting with the 1959 game and still having his mask on. Not until he lost his next game without it did the mask become a permanent fixture.

And the Rangers announcer for that game? Fellow Canadian Monty Hall, host of Let’s Make A Deal.

📷 sources: New York Daily News + Canadian Press / Associate Press + Montreal Gazette Files + Getty Images

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Andy Bathgate in New York Ranger vestments, circa 1959. Photos by Louis Jacques.

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Geno was robbed but 9/100 isn't too shabby 🏒🐧

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On 14th March 1952 we saw the first TV programme to be broadcast in Scotland  

In Glasgow, people crowded round televisions in shop windows with hundreds queuing outside public halls in hope of a seat at a free screening. In Perth, patients and nurses watched together at the county sanitorium on a hill outside the city and at Aberdeen, Peterhead and Pitlochry, viewers struggled with reception.

At 7.30pm the first TV programme to be broadcast in Scotland showed the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society performing the Duke of Edinburgh Reel.

The opening ceremony was held in Studio One in Broadcasting House, Edinburgh. The first clip you hear is Lord Tedder, Marshall of the RAF, as he invites the Right Honourable James Stuart, Secretary of State for Scotland, to declare the station open.

The Radio Times notes that the band was Tim Wright and his band: A popular Edinburgh dance band associated with the Cavendish ballroom in the city. The band was formed in the 1930s and broadcast on the early Scottish dance Music programme on BBC radio. They recorded for the Scottish Country Dance Society and became popular at Hunt and Highland Balls. The band featured on the first programme televised from Scotland. The band's unique sound came from having several fiddlers (and no accordion) and their adherence to scored arrangements (by Frank Moy) of rare tunes sourced from the old collections. Tim Wright provided piano accompaniment and the band also featured Andy Bathgate on clarinet. Wright retired in 1959 and the band was continued under pianist Jimmy McIntosh. The band was revived in the 1970s under the leadership of Andy Bathgate and the name The Cavendish Dance Band. The Cavendish is still there and is now a nightclub call ATIK, I used to live a stone's throw away and it has gone through a few guises over the years.

As the broadcast was live, there is no archive of the programme, but a sound recording was made of Tedder's opening speech, which is now in the BBC archive.

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Drowning (1)—S. Crosby

Requested/dedicated to my homie @pucksandpoutines This is a part of a series; other parts will be found on my blog under #drowningsc. Check out my other imagines and master list on my blog with #hockeyimagine.

Sidney couldn't believe what was happening right now. Zach, a sophomore rookie, was explaining to him, a senior star, how to handle a child during the cancer skate. He’d been doing this for 13 seasons now. He could hear Kris and Geno snickering in the background.

“I’ve got this, ZAR,” he finally snapped. “I’ve done skates with cancer kids before. I should be the one instructing you, not the other way around.”

Zach sighed. “I know but…”

“Zach, quit bothering Sid about Andy,” Jen instructed. “There is a reason Kat didn’t put you with him.” Jen turned to the rest of the team. “The kids are here now. You will be going out into the concourse with signs with your child’s name on it. You’ll help them lace up and then just have fun on the ice. Give them a tour too if they want. The parents are here and will be in the stands. This is a day for them to feel normal and special. Lots of pictures will be taken. Have fun and be nice,” She glanced to some of the younger guys, “And appropriate.”

The guys walked out and saw a group of children ranging from the ages of 4 to 12 waiting for them. Besides the players having signs with the kids’ name, the kids had on jerseys of their respective players.

Sidney could feel Zach’s eyes following him as he approached a boy wearing 87. He looked to be about 8 with darker brown hair and a Penguin’s ball cap. He tightly gripped a hockey stick that was clearly a hand-me-down one. Sidney noticed how all the other children interacted together but this boy just looked around. Setting the sign down, Sid walked over to the boy.

“Hi there. You must me Andrew.”

The boy nodded. “You can call me Andy. Only my doctor calls me Andrew. I know this is skating but can we can practice some hockey, Mr. Crosby? Momma told me I could bring my stick.”

Sid smiled and led the boy towards the locker room. “You can call me Sid, and I’d love to practice hockey with you, Andy. Would you like a tour first? I know most of the other kids are just going to skate and then get a tour.”

“So this way we can have more ice to practice?” Sidney nodded. “Okay.”

“We can start in the locker room so you can drop your stuff off.”

Andy nodded and followed Sidney. He was quite compared to the other kids. “So this is the locker room,” Sid said as they entered. “You can put your stick over there in my spot. The showers are to the left  and to the right is the entrance to the ice along with Coach’s office. We can go see the training room next.”

Andy was quiet as the began walking. “Have you ever been here before?”

Andy nodded. “I came here in February for a game. This place isn’t as cool MSG though.”

Sid smirked. “No way. Only a Rangers fan would say that.” Andy was quiet. “No…”

“I was born one. Only since February have momma and I been watching Penguins games regularly. We‘ve been watching hockey forever though. I’m named after Andy Bathgate. He was an awesome Rangers player.”

Sid smiled and pushed the training room door open. “Did you know Andy Bathgate played for Penguins towards the end of his career?”

“Really? That’s cool. Can we play hockey now?”

Sidney nodded. “How long have you been playing? That stick seems pretty rough.”

“I started when I was like 2 or 3. I had to stop playing when I was 6 and got diagnosed with my Wilms tumor. The stick was Uncle Z’s. Momma tries to play pickup with me at home with foam sticks and ball, but the doctor doesn’t like that. Momma just wants me happy though.”

“She sounds like a good mom. Do you need me to help you lace up?” Andy nodded. “You talk a lot about your momma. What about your dad?”

Andy shrugged as he handed Sid his skates. “He’s not around. It’s just me and momma. Uncle Z lives with us too.” Andy stumbled a little before Sid caught him. “Momma always says it’s okay to ask for help even if you don’t want it but need it.”

Sid smiled. “Your momma is a very smart woman.”

“She’s here. You can meet her later.”

Sidney helped Andy onto the ice and led him to an open area away from where the remaining kids were skating. They passed back and forth for a bit. “Why don’t we skate and pass. Standing here is too easy for you,” he commented.

He watched Andy’s technique, which was very good for a kid his age. He had good vision compared to others. Just like he had. “You’re really good.”

For the first time that day, Andy truly smiled. “That means a lot, Sid. Thank you.”

Sid went and grabbed a net and started helping him shoot. Sid spent every second analyzing the boy’s potential. That’s when he noticed the stick. “Your stick is fractured, Andy. It’s going to break soon.”

Andy shrugged. This knowledge must not have been new to him. “I have some extras if you want one.”

“But they’re your sticks. Nobody touches your sticks. Nobody.”

Sidney shrugged. “And nobody should play with a fractured, wooden stick. Yet here we are. I’ll be happy to make the exception for anyone as talented as you.”

“You really think I have talent, Mr. Crosby?”

Sid nodded. “I see a little me in you.”

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They were the last ones left, and somehow Sid was not at all surprised to see Zach waiting for them in the locker room. “Hi Uncle Z,” Andy shouted.

Sid froze and glanced between the two. Zach’s earlier reaction made sense now. Sidney felt stupid for not putting two and two together. The thing was though, he had met Zach’s brother and sister, and they had no children.

Zach grinned as he gave Andy a big hug. “You looked like you were having a ton of fun out there. Did you have a good time?”

Andy nodded. “Sid is really nice. He taught me some of his tricks. He even gave me one of his sticks to keep and use,” Andy shoved the stick in Zach’s face. Sid handed him the wooden one. “Sid didn’t want me to break your stick. I agreed with him.”

Zach smiled and handed Andy his bag. “Well that was very nice of him. Your mom is outside the locker room. Tell Sidney bye.”

Andy shook his head. “Sid agreed to meet momma.”

Sidney wanted to say that he had been informed that he was going to be meeting Andy’s mother and that he had not explicitly volunteered to. It didn’t matter though even if Zach’s face said differently. Andy grabbed Sidney’s hand and dragged him out of the locker room. Outside stood a woman that made his mouth drop. The woman was simply beautiful.

“Momma, this is Sidney Crosby.”

Sid shook her hand. “Y/N Reese. Thank you for making my son’s day a good one. He was a tad worried when he found out my cousin was with a different kid. He’s shy and aloof around most.”

Cousins. Close cousins then. Sid smiled. “He’s a great kid, both on the ice and just in general. He talks very highly of you. I’d say you’re his favorite person in the world.”

Y/N chuckled, making Sid soften on the inside. “Well that’s very kind of you, but I believe he looks up to you and Zuccarello more. I was just happy you got him practicing again.”

“Have you thought about getting him lessons or in a league? He has the potential.”

She shrugged. “The doctor tells me no. I know kids with cancer can be fragile but Andy has always been good. The tumor is gone and there hasn’t been any growth for over a year. I don’t know why the doctor is still so stubborn. All he does is hit on me. God that’s probably why,” She paused, realizing what she had just said. “I am so sorry. I shouldn’t have unloaded all of that on you.”

“It’s okay,” Sid smiled. “Life is hard, and I bet especially as a single parent.”

“He said a lot, didn’t he?”

“Kinda. Once he warmed up to me—“

“—he didn’t stop talking,” Y/N finished. “Andy is like that. Always has been. Today was the first time in a while I saw my son happy and smiling. I really have to thank you for that, Sidney.”

“It was completely my pleasure.”

“I’m hungry, momma,” Andy moaned. Sidney has been so entrapped in his conversation with Y/N that he forgot that Andy and Zach were right there.

Y/N nodded. “Tell Sidney goodbye and thank you.”

Andy hugged Sidney. “Thank you for making today really awesome, Sidney. We should do this again sometime.”

Sidney chuckled. “I’d like that a lot, Andy.”

Y/N helped Andy zip up his coat. “Are you coming with us, Zach?”

Zach nodded. “I’ll be out in a sec. I need to talk to Sid about our game tomorrow against the Rangers.”

“Is it here?” Andy asked. The two players nodded. Andy tugged on his mom’s arm. “Can we go, momma? Can we?”

Sidney watched Y/N hesitate. “I don’t know, Andy. It’s awful last minute to get tickets and you’ve been complaining about your stomach and head hurting and you haven’t been sleeping or eating well.”

“But I did fine today!” he argued.

Sidney spoke up. “Tickets would be no problem. I have a box you guys can sit in. It’s private so you can easily relax in it. Then security can bring you guys down after the game so you can see Zach and meet the rest of the team.”

“You don’t have to do that, Mr. Crosby,” Y/N protested.

“I insist.”

“Take the nice man’s offer, momma,” Andy whispers. “We’d just end up watching the game on TV anyway.”

Y/N was quiet as she thought about Sidney’s offer. “Zach has my number for when ever you make a decision. I don’t want to keep you from your dinner any longer,” He turned to Zach, who had been very quiet since Sid’s offer. “We can discuss the game later or tomorrow. Go have fun with your family.”

They waved goodbye to him one last time before leaving. Moments like this is when Sidney wished his family was close by or he had one of his own. Sometimes he just wanted people who looked forward to him coming home for dinner.

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“You looked liked having fun today,” Geno said, sitting on the coach with Anna, watching Sid roll a ball to Nikita to shoot. “Andrew good kid?”

Sid nodded. “Andy was the best. Zach was making such a big deal because he is cousins with Andy’s mom and lives with them. I met her this afternoon. She’s very nice.”

“Pretty?”

“Yes. Very.”

“Is his father in life?” Anna asked.

Sid shrugged. “I don’t think so. Andy said he wasn’t around and it was just him, his mom, and Zach. I have no idea how much or if he is involved with them.”

Anna started speaking in Russian to Geno when Sidney’s phone vibrated.

ZAR: Is it okay if I give Y/N your number?

Sid: Yeah. I trust her.

ZAR: Okay.

ZAR: Thanks for being good with Andy today. You made this probably the best day of his life.

ZAR: I knew I should have trust you but he means a lot to me. Andy has had a rough road, and Y/N always gets scared his cancer will come back even though 9 of 10 kids have no complications with his type of cancer. Ever since I started living with them, those became my fears too.

“Everything good?” Anna asked. Sid nodded. “You want pizza for dinner? I think it is pizza night.”

“I don’t want to intrude.”

“Bah,” Geno spat, “We have been friends for over decade. You can’t invade life. Plus, being honest, we not want you eating alone.”

Anna nodded in agreement. Sid sighed in surrender. There was no point in arguing. If he did, who knows what crazy scheme Anna and Evgeni would come up with to get him to stay. They’d probably involve Nikita too. Anna called in the pizza and Geno went to get them drinks.

Sid felt his phone buzz in his pocket. He expected it to be Zach, one of the other guys, or even his parents or sister. Instead, he was greeted by an unknown number.

Unknown: Hi Sidney. It’s Y/N Reese, Zach’s cousin. He gave me your number.

Unknown: I promise I’m not going to sell it or give it out.

Sidney chuckled. He didn’t believe her to be the type of person to be motivated by money. She gave off a warm and humble impression.

Sid: Haha I believe you. Zach told me he gave you my number. I trust you.

Y/N: Thank goodness. I feel like that would’ve otherwise made tomorrow awkward.

Sidney perked up at this. “Special lady friend?” Geno asked, taking over for Sid in the role of playing with Nikita. Sid nodded but didn’t look up from his phone as he scooted towards “his” chair.

Sid: Does this mean you guys are coming tomorrow and are taking me up on my offer?!

Y/N: Yes. It took a lot of convincing from Andy, and Zach too. I just worry a lot with him because of the past, but I need to let him be a kid.

Sid: You’re a single parent. You and Andy have gone through more than anyone should by this point in life. It makes sense to be overprotective. I think you’re doing great though.

After hitting send the thought cake to Sidney that maybe, just maybe, he was flirting in a very weird way with Y/N.

Y/N: That’s so sweet of you. You’re so much nicer than I imagined.

Y/N: Not that I didn’t imagine you being nice. You have always came off as a nice guy and Zach talks highly of you. I just didn’t expect all of this.

Sid: It’s alright. I can’t wait to see you guys tomorrow.

Y/N: Honestly, me either. How do we access the seats?

Sid: Just go to the box office and say you’re the Reese family and are there for box S87C.

Y/N: Wow. I would’ve never guessed that was your box. The number does not give it away at all. Andy and I will see you after the game tomorrow. Good luck. I hope the Rangers win ;)

Sid: Haha. Thanks. I look forward to seeing you guys too.

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Game Day: Vegas Golden Knights Visit The Worlds Famous "Madison Square Garden" To Take On The New York Rangers

Game Day: Vegas Golden Knights Visit The Worlds Famous “Madison Square Garden” To Take On The New York Rangers

Las Vegas–The Vegas Golden Knights continue with their 6-game road trip with their first ever stop over at the world famous “Madison Square Garden” to take on the Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers.

This original six franchise that the Vegas Golden Knights face today is another flagship organization and another pioneer hockey club in the NHL.

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On November 1, 1959, Montreal’s Jacques Plante became the first NHL goaltender to wear a mask on a regular basis. A shot by the New York Ranger’s Andy Bathgate hit Plante in the face. Plante left the game only to return wearing his famous mask that was made by Bill Birchmore.

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Hockey Mask Day

On November 1, 1959, Montreal Canadiens Jacques Plante becomes the first NHL goaltender to wear a full facemask. Montreal Maroon Clint Benedict had worn a leather half-mask for a brief time in 1930, after an errant puck smashed his nose and cheekbone—but it blocked his vision, he said, and he took it off after only a few games. By contrast, Plante wore his mask from then on. A few seasons later, his idea began to catch on, and soon almost every keeper in the league wore a mask.

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Andy Bathgate New York shirt

Andy Bathgate New York shirt

A high-quality classic t-shirt Improved Andy Bathgate New York shirt but in fact, I love this cut and mobility. A dry function was added to the Coton material to further enhance the smooth and comfortable feel. This season’s updated design incorporated changing the shoulders and chest-hugging fit by extending the sleeve length to make it easier to move around. There were no changes to the cut in…

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In 1959, Jacques Plante was the first NHL goaltender to create and use a practical mask. It’s hard to imagine a time when goalies didn’t wear face protection, but before Jacques Plante debuted his mask in 1959, that was the norm for brave NHL netminders. The early prototypes looked more spooky than stylish and offered little protection compared to the ones used today, but goalie masks have now developed into technologically advanced works of art.⠀ ⠀ Jacques Plante (January 17, 1929 – February 27, 1986), hockey legend and goalie for the Montreal Canadiens hockey team (1954–1963), designed and built the first-ever fibreglass mask in 1956 to protect himself from being injured by flying pucks. At that time, he wore it during practices only. Then, during a game with the New York Rangers on November 1, 1959, a flying puck hit his nose, and broke it.⠀ ⠀ “In those days, you had Bobby Hull in the league and [Tim] Horton and [Andy] Bathgate and all those big shots and they’re coming at you, from five, ten feet in front and wind up, they didn’t know where it was going, you had to stop it,” said Plante, when recalling his goaltending days on CBC’s 90 Minutes Live in 1977. “You had no mask and the coach kept telling you: ‘Use your head.’ And I did.”⠀ ⠀ After “a few broken bones in the face,” Plante said he decided that “if I’ve got to use my head, I might as well wear the mask.”⠀ ⠀ When Jacques Plante returned to the ice after being treated in the dressing room, he wore the mask to protect his injury. He continued to wear the mask during games while his nose healed. The hockey mask caused a sensation. His coach wanted him to stop wearing it. Plante refused. But, since the team was winning, he got his way. Plante subsequently designed his own and other goaltenders’ masks. He was not the first NHL goaltender known to wear a face mask. Montreal Maroons’ Clint Benedict wore a crude leather version in 1930 to protect a broken nose, but Plante introduced the mask as everyday equipment, and it is now mandatory equipment for goaltenders. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-BdJAQph57qDQU9QMcNbjC1FSkvfXwAEfWn2Y0/?igshid=1sta86aaw8rkv

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The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Announces The Lift Concert Series

The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Announces The Lift Concert Series

TROY, NEW YORK     The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Corporation announces an exciting and unique new concert series. The Lift Concert Series is four performances of new, independent music featuring regional performers, curated by local artists Sam Torres and Sophia Subbayya Vastek. These diverse musical offerings will take place Wednesday nights at 6 PM. The audience is invited to enter the Hall…

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