Jan 24, 2017 · Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita, tied for the NHL scoring lead midway through the season with 48 points each, appear to be settling their friendly battle by arm wrestling prior to the Chicago ...

May 20, 2016 · Bobby Orr, Stan Mikita and coach Bill White pose together before the Chicago Blackhawks game against the New York Islanders on Jan. 12, 1977 at Chicago Stadium.

Oct 18, 1976 · When his debut was over, Orr had been on the ice for each of the six goals that the Black Hawks had scored in their 6-4 victory over the Blues. "You know," Chicago Center Stan Mikita said with...

Mar 2, 2009 · Bobby Orr—for many the greatest hockey player ever, the defenseman who altered the essence of the game—has been making his living as an agent for 13 years now, and he's become, as...

Jul 12, 2013 · Oct. 16, 1974

Oct 28, 1974 · Suddenly Orr's gloved right hand shot out—and down went Mikita. "It was a cheap shot," Orr admitted. Mikita, of course, agreed. "Orr's like a kid at times," said Stan. "When you take his...

Bobby Orr, Stan Mikita, and coach Bill White pose together before the Chicago Blackhawks game against the New York Islanders on January 12, 1977 at Chicago Stadium.

NHL October 16, 1974 Stan Mikita,CHI v Bobby Orr,BOS (R)

But Boston, thanks to Phil Esposito’s record breaking 126 points (shattering Stan Mikita’s record of 98 points) and Bobby Orr’s new-record-for-defenceman-64 points, loomed larger than any tough opponent with 42 wins, just 18 losses and 16 ties.

Mikita and teammate Bobby Hull were a well-known forward duo in the 1960s, gaining notoriety for using sticks with curved blades. [ 15 ] [ 16 ] Such sticks gave a comparative advantage to shooters versus goaltenders.