Has there ever been a goalie on the NHL cover?

EA Sports’ NHL video game has come a long way since it’s inception for the Sega Genesis console in 1991. However, the game has had an NHL player grace the cover beginning with their first video game (NHL Hockey) that was released in 1991 with L.A. Kings goaltender Glenn Healy on the cover.

Who was on the cover of NHL 15?

“Congratulations to Patrice Bergeron for being chosen by the fans as the EA SPORTS NHL 15 cover athlete,” said Adam Larry, NHLPA Director of Licensing and Associate Counsel.

Did Mario Lemieux play with Sidney Crosby?

Crosby Lived With Mario Lemieux

When Crosby was first drafted by the Penguins in 2005, fans hoped that he could go on to have a career as successful as Hall-Of-Famer Mario Lemieux. Interestingly enough, the two were briefly teammates, as Lemieux’s final season came during Crosby’s rookie year.

How long did Sidney Crosby live with Mario Lemieux?

Lemieux, talking before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals against Detroit on Saturday, said Crosby, who has lived with the Lemieux family for four years, is more like a son than an employee.

Is Sidney Crosby the best hockey player?

Sidney Crosby Ranked 5th Best Player In NHL.

Has Sidney Crosby won a Stanley Cup?

Sidney Crosby, (born August 7, 1987, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada), Canadian ice hockey player who in 2007 became the youngest captain of a National Hockey League (NHL) team and who led the Pittsburgh Penguins to three Stanley Cup championships (2009, 2016, and 2017).

What player has most Stanley Cups?

Henri Richard holds the record for the most Stanley Cup wins, as he has claimed 11 titles during his career.

How many times did Gretzky win the Stanley Cup?

As centre and team captain, Gretzky led the Oilers to four Stanley Cup victories (in the 1983–84, 1984–85, 1986–87, and 1987–88 seasons).

Who is the most decorated player in the NHL?

Eight Hart Trophies, eight Art Ross Trophies, five Lester Pearson Awards, two Conn Smythe Trophies and four Stanley Cup wins make Gretzky the most decorated player on this list.

Who is the richest hockey player ever?

1. Wayne Gretzky. Wayne Gretzky is a retired Canadian NHL hockey player who currently boasts a net worth of around $280 million.

Who won 6 Stanley Cups in a row?

The Original Six is a phrase that all hockey fans know and connote with the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers and the Chicago Blackhawks. Of those Original Six teams, only the Canadiens, Leafs and Red Wings have ever won consecutive titles.

Who is the goat of hockey?

Wayne Gretzky

The NHL record book might as well be renamed “The Memoirs of Wayne Gretzky”, as he basically wrote it himself throughout his career. The only player in NHL history to record 200 points in a single season, Gretzky achieved the feat a whopping four times during his career.

What is the Gretzky rule?

The Gretzky rule

Gretzky held a press conference one day after being awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy, criticizing the NHL for punishing teams and players who previously benefited. The rule change became known as the “Gretzky rule.” The rule was reversed for the 1992–93 season.

Who is best hockey player ever?

Wayne Gretzky

With his finesse and speed, “The Great One” revolutionized the game. Wayne Gretzky shattered long-standing records, notably scoring an unprecedented 894 goals. He also earned four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers (1984–85, 1987–88) and was named the NHL’s MVP nine (!) times (1980–87, 1989).

How many games did Gretzky not get a point?

Wayne Gretzky played 266 games with exactly 0 points.

What are 4 goals in hockey called?

Scoring four goals in a hockey game is much less common than a hat trick. If a player scores four goals in a single game, it is sometimes referred to as a “Texas hat trick.” This term is less commonly used than a hat trick, and its origins are uncertain.

Has there ever been 2 hat tricks in 1 game?

Double (and Quadruple) Hat Tricks

A few players in NHL history have scored double hat tricks; that is, 6 or more goals in a game. Topping the list is Joe Malone who turned this trick twice. The first was a 7-goal game for the Quebec Bulldogs on January 31, 1920. Then he scored 6 goals on March 10 of the same season.