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The Detroit Red Wings honored Gordie Howe on his 85th birthday Sunday as players wore jerseys with Howe's retired No. 9 during warm-ups and "Mr. Hockey" was on hand at Joe Louis Arena signing autographs.

Gordie Howe's 85th birthday is a chance for family, friends and fans to celebrate Mr. Hockey as age and dementia are starting to slow the legend, writes Craig Custance.

Rebecca Taylor/ MSG PhotosRangers Henrik Lundqvist and Brad Richards sign autographs in Manhattan on Thursday.The NHL has seen its share of bad news these past few months. Three deaths of current or former players coupled with Wednesday's plane crash...

A couple of notes for your Friday morning: *The Dallas Stars Icebreaker is scheduled for Saturday September 10 at Galleria Dallas. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature players signing autographs. More details will be available f...

Nine former Dallas Stars/NHL alumni will be signing autographs during the first intermission of Tuesday's game against Columbus at American Airlines Center as part of the team's support of Bully Proof USA, a non-profit foundation that is committed to...

The Dallas Stars Ice Breaker is back this year. It will be held Saturday September 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Galleria. Players will be on hand to meet with fans and sign autographs. The Ice Girls will be there as well. The Stars were una...

If he could've, Milan Lucic probably would've stayed on the field at LaLacheur Park on Friday night and signed an autograph for every fan who attended the first Milan Lucic Rock and Jock Softball game for charity. But Lucic had to be up early Saturda...

Pro pucksters give the cold, hard facts on everything from lost teeth to Gary Bettman in ESPN The Magazine's poll of anonymous NHL stars. Question 8: Who has the best groupies?

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2010

The Stars will take their practice routine on the road on Saturday, heading to the Euless Dr Pepper StarCenter. Practice starts at noon and the public is invited to attend. For those of you wanting autographs, this is a good way to get some. The p...

Do pros still answer fan mail? ESPN The Magazine conducted a test, and Twins catcher Joe Mauer was our MVP.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2010

Patrick Kane and his family provide an inside look at the Blackhawks' star.

Daniel Briere and Chris Drury were Buffalo's 1-2 punch. Then, they landed big free-agent contracts with new clubs. Life hasn't been easy this season in Philly and New York, but things are coming together for the two forwards at just the right time.

For years, Bobby Ryan needed to live in the shadows. Now, it's only a matter of time until every NHL fan knows who he is.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2005

Why did Jacques Demers hide his illiteracy? He tells Scott Burnside he couldn't afford to tell the truth.

Sidney Crosby was mobbed by fans at the airport and around town in his first visit to Pittsburgh since being drafted by the Pens.

Great autographs, Andrew Raycroft and the best blueliners hop on the Zamboni this week.