{"id":79484,"date":"2020-07-06T09:30:57","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T13:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=79484"},"modified":"2025-12-01T20:21:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:21:52","slug":"today-in-hockey-history-quebec-nordiques-peter-forsberg-wins-calder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/07\/06\/today-in-hockey-history-quebec-nordiques-peter-forsberg-wins-calder\/","title":{"rendered":"Today in Hockey History: Quebec Nordiques Peter Forsberg Wins Calder"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the NHL\u2019s hiatus, we at Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date\u2019s historical significance to the game. We\u2019ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here\u2019s our look at this date in hockey history for July 6th, featuring Peter Forsberg<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Today in Hockey History<\/h2>\n

Peter Forsberg Wins Calder Trophy<\/h3>\n

1995:<\/strong> The Quebec Nordiques (who just finalized a move to Denver to become the Colorado Avalanche<\/a>) wins the top rookie honour. He nets 15 goals and 50 points in 47 games during the lockout-shortened season. The Swede helps Quebec get the top seed in the Eastern Conference before being shocked by the defending champion New York Rangers<\/a> in round one.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> Eric Lindros<\/a><\/strong>, who was part of the trade involving Forsberg, wins the Hart Trophy. Ron Francis<\/a><\/strong> of the Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> wins the Selke Trophy for best defensive forward. Detroit Red Wings<\/a> defenceman Paul Coffey<\/a><\/strong> takes the Norris Trophy for the third and final time.<\/p>\n