{"id":88918,"date":"2020-10-11T09:30:14","date_gmt":"2020-10-11T13:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=88918"},"modified":"2025-12-01T20:17:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:17:25","slug":"today-in-hockey-history-mario-lemieux-scores-on-first-pittsburgh-penguins-shift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/10\/11\/today-in-hockey-history-mario-lemieux-scores-on-first-pittsburgh-penguins-shift\/","title":{"rendered":"Today in Hockey History: Mario Lemieux Scores on First Pittsburgh Penguins Shift"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019re normally getting ready for another hockey season, but we\u2019re in a different world. Last Word on Hockey is still 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 October 11, featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lemiema01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mario Lemieux<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Today in Hockey<\/h2>\n<h3>Mario Lemieux Makes Debut<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1984:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/penguins\/\" target=\"_self\">Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> top pick of the NHL Draft that year makes his presence felt right away. Lemieux scores on his first shot on his first shift against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/bruins\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins<\/a>. The rookie gets past future Hall of Famer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bourqra01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ray Bourque<\/a> and beats <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/peetepe01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pete Peeters<\/a> 2:59 into the game.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sBbp3evqoPs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Lemieux also assists on a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/y\/youngwa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Warren Young<\/a> goals, but it&#8217;s not enough. Bourque gets the game-winner as the Bruins rally for a 4-3 win over the Penguins at Boston Garden.<\/p>\n<h3>Other Notable Events<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1924:<\/strong> Boston and the Montreal Maroons are granted expansion franchises for $15,000 each. The Bruins become the first American team in the league and name <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rossar01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Art Ross<\/a> their new general manager.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1930:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/leafs\/\" target=\"_self\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> land <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/clancki01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">King Clancy<\/a> from the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/senators\/\" target=\"_self\">Ottawa Senators<\/a> in a trade. Ottawa gets a record $35,000 cash along with <strong><span id=\"token-402F725DF4A2BD03175A3\" class=\"token token-hyperLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/smithar01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Art Smith<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and <span id=\"token-2E44F09217857406AC89D\" class=\"token token-hyperLink\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pettier01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eric Pettinger<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1961:<\/strong> The<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/canadiens\/\" target=\"_self\"> Montreal Canadiens<\/a> name <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/belivje01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jean Beliveau<\/a> as their new captain as he replaces <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/harvedo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doug Harvey<\/a>. The Habs former captain was traded to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/rangers\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Rangers<\/a> and helps them beat Boston, 6-2, with a goal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1979: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/howego01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gordie Howe<\/a> makes his NHL return with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/hurricanes\/\" target=\"_self\">Hartford Whalers<\/a> in a 4-1 loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/stars\/\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota North Stars<\/a>. Howe retired from the league in 1971, but came back to hockey to play in the WHA with his sons <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/howema02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Howe<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/howema01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marty Howe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1987:<\/strong> Hartford&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jarvido01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doug Jarvis<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/10\/10\/today-in-hockey-history-whalers-doug-jarvis-sets-longevity-streak\/\" target=\"_self\">consecutive game streak<\/a> ends at 964 straight games in a 5-2 loss to Boston.. He started his streak last decade with the Canadiens, but never plays another NHL game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1997: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gretzwa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wayne Gretzky<\/a> gets his 50th career hat trick in the Rangers 6-3 win over the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/canucks\/\" target=\"_self\"> Vancouver Canucks<\/a>. Gretzky also adds a pair of assists on two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/drivebr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bruce Driver<\/a> goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2001:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/laviope01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peter Laviolette<\/a> is the first coach to begin his coaching career with four straight road victories. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/islanders\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Islanders<\/a> beat the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/devils\/\" target=\"_self\"> New Jersey Devils<\/a>, 6-4.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2014:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/wild\/\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota Wild<\/a> are the fifth team since the adoption of the red line in 1943 to start a season with back-to-back shutouts. Minnesota blanks the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/avalanche\/\" target=\"_self\">Colorado Avalanche<\/a>, 3-0.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2017:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jagrja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaromir Jagr<\/a> suits up for his ninth NHL team in the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/flames\/\" target=\"_self\">Calgary Flames<\/a> 4-3 overtime win over the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/kings\/\" target=\"_self\"> Los Angeles Kings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Happy Birthday to You<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1921: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/warwigr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grant Warwick<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1931: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/morriji01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jim Morrison<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1966: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/chambsh01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shawn Chambers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1968: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lapoicl01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Claude Lapointe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1974: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/arnotja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jason Arnott<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/56702821\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 65.82491% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/56702821?et=1hLASFMHRHF90roxzs6Q4g&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=wfRw-7RTkBd_mAx_9_zaZqNSRGtB8IcT5z5QzVzffkA=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"391\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re normally getting ready for another hockey season, but we\u2019re in a different world. 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