Passing The Torch - CPR Review 15
Passing The Torch aka the 1980 NHL All-Star Game - Classic Puck Review 15
In front of a record crowd at the New Joe Louis Arena, the 32nd annual NHL All-Star game showcased the passing of the torch between Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky. The boys travel back to 1980 to review Gretzky's first All-Star game, and Gordie Howe's last. CPR Review 15!
Hosted by Robbie Cameron (Layman’s Sports Founder), Michael Beda (Layman’s Sports and Dominionated contributor), and Derek Bressette (Layman’s Sports MLR Insider).
Game Date: February 5, 1980
Attendance: 21, 002
Venue: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Game Summary:
1:0 WLS Robinson, unassisted
2:0 WLS Payne, assisted by Murphy, Goring
2:1 CAM Leach, assisted by McEwen
2:2 CAM Nilsson, assisted by Federko, MacLeish
2:3 CAM Propp, assisted by Esposito, Leach
3:3 WLS Stackhouse, assisted by Sittler, Lafleur
4:3 WLS Hartsburg, assisted by Cloutier, Ratelle
5:3 WLS Larson, assisted by Payne, Perreault
6:3 WLS Cloutier, assisted by Howe