DETROIT -- Gordie Howe, the rough-and-tumble Canadian farm boy whose blend of boundless talent and toughness made him the NHL's quintessential star during a career that lasted into his 50s, has died.

Hockey legend Gordie Howe died Friday, the Detroit Red Wings confirm. He was 88 years old. Howe, who was known as Mr. Hockey, holds NHL records for most games (1,767) and seasons (26). His 801 career ...

DETROIT (AP) — Gordie Howe worked all his remarkable life to earn the respect and awe that came with being "Mr. Hockey." The Canadian farm boy who developed his brute strength and incredible stamina ...

Gordie Howe was more than one of the greatest players in NHL history. He was "Mr. Hockey." He was an ambassador for the game, a man of the people. So many of us have Gordie stories whether family, ...

CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Gordie Howe, known as "Mr. Hockey" for a tough but skillful playing style that shattered records over a long career that wove him into the national fabric of hockey-mad Canada, ...

Gordie Howe was more than just a hockey player—he embodied the sport of hockey. With a career that transcended decades and a character that left an indelible mark on everyone he met, Howe remains a ...

The 1973 World Hockey Association draft should have been fairly unremarkable as the Houston Aeros and the 11 other teams in the fledgling league picked among a pool of players mostly passed over in ...

Mark and Marty Howe are nearly 50 years removed from last skating in Houston alongside their legendary father Gordie. But the memories and ties to their time in the city are still strong. Mark called ...

Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Tanner Howe was selected for Canada’s roster in the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Junior Championship tournament. Hockey Canada ...