Howe's first training camp with the Detroit Red Wings came in 1944, when he travelled to Windsor, Ont. But it wasn't his first NHL training camp. That happened the year before in Winnipeg.

What few know is that the immortal Howe could have been a Ranger and not a Red Wing. Here's how; A budding prospect among ...

On the ice – his domain – Howe commanded attention. He was assured of his place in the game and it was obvious he knew all eyes were on him. Gordie Howe was the first NHL player that made an ...