Gordie Howe celebration shifts to funeral in the Motor City DETROIT (AP) — Gordie Howe has drawn some of the biggest names in hockey, including Wayne Gretzky and Gary Bettman, to the Motor City to celebrate his life and legacy. Howe's funeral was to begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday in…

Before 99, the NHL had No. 9: 'Mr. Hockey,' Gordie Howe Before there was 99, there was only one No. 9. With apologies to Maurice Richard, that player was "Mr. Hockey," Gordie Howe, the exceptionally rugged, skilled and seemingly ageless farm boy from Floral, Saskatchewan, whose…

Gordie Howe was 'the ultimate professional hockey player' Gordie Howe helped revolutionize the NHL by sheer force. He could deliver an elbow as well as he could score. While other hockey greats could skate and put the puck in the net, "Mr. Hockey" could do more than that, Howe,…

Gordie Howe was 'the ultimate professional hockey player' Gordie Howe helped revolutionize the NHL by sheer force. He could deliver an elbow as well as he could score. While other hockey greats could skate and put the puck in the net, "Mr. Hockey" could do more than that, Howe,…

A Hockey Luminary, Gordie Howe Glowed With Modesty Glimpses of Howe off the ice proved that he remained true to the code of humility and gratitude despite his status as a superstar.

Hockey Icon Gordie Howe Dies at Age 88 Sports icon Gordie Howe—whose remarkable skill and astonishing longevity earned him the title “Mr. Hockey”—has died at age 88, the Detroit Red Wings confirmed.

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All-Time Hockey Great Gordie Howe Dead At 88 Nicknamed Mr. Hockey, Howe played a record 1,767 games in the NHL.

Hockey legend Gordie Howe dies

NHL legend Gordie Howe dead at 88 Howe dominated the sport for so long that he became known simply as "Mr. Hockey."