This Day in Hockey History
1978 - Gretzky scores 1st pro goal
Wayne Gretzky scores his first goal at the pro level as a member of the World Hockey Association's Indianapolis Racers.
A 17-year-old Gretzky is signed to a seven-year personal services contract worth $1.75 million by Racers owner Nelson Skalbania in June 1978.
He makes his debut in October, scoring his first goal against Dave Dryden of the Edmonton Oilers in his fifth game. His second goal comes four seconds later.
Gretzky plays only eight games for the financially troubled Racers and is sold to the Oilers for $700,000 that December.
1993 - Brodeur records 1st shutout
Rookie goaltender Martin Brodeur records his first career NHL shutout to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 4-0 win over the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in New Jersey.
The shutout is the first of many for Brodeur, who holds the NHL record with 124. The four-time Vezina Trophy winner goes on to post three in his rookie season, with a career high of 12 recorded in 2006-07.
Birthdays
1956 - Guy Chouinard
1989 - Colin Wilson