After taking in Jordan Eberle’s unforgettable first career goal last night, the HOTH staff has been busy rummaging through the NHL archives (YouTube) for highlights of some of the best ‘first goals’ in NHL history. We’ve pared the list down to 7, with a couple honorable mentions. YouTube, unfortunately, wasn’t around in the 1920s, although we’re sure Busher Jackson probably potted a dandy for his first career marker. Let us know what you think, did we miss anyone?
7. Ron Hextall – 12/08/1987
6. Pavel Bure – 11/12/1991
5. Matt Gilroy – 11/23/2009
4. Tyler Bozak – 01/14/2010
3. Ville Leino – 01/31/2009
2. Mario Lemieux – 10/11/1984
1. Jordan Eberle – 10/07/2010
Honorable Mentions:
Thnx for putting these up, fantastic goals!
What about this one? Max Talbot scores on a dump-in for his first NHL goal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaJpm8OUv-Y
66 should be on this list.
Oops, missed it w\ page down key.
Scott Niedermeyer might be the best first goal.
Why is #5 on the list? Not as good as even the honourable mentions…
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Where’s Seguin’s goal? Figured Leaf fans would want that on the list.
Great blog.
http://www.hockeyfanland.com
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Mario is so King, even on this list.
Ville Leino is the best………
Leino’s goal is the best of the bunch here.
Sean Bergenheims first goal ……. check it out.
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