Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s longstanding record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th of his career on Sunday. The Washington Capitals’ captain did so against the New York Islanders by beating fellow Russian Ilya Sorokin on a power play in the second period. Ovechkin had never scored on Sorokin before,… Continue reading Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s record for most goals in NHL history
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Alex Ovechkin scores 893rd goal, is one away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s record
Alex Ovechkin did not take long to move one goal away from tying and two from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. Ovechkin beat Spencer Knight 3:52 into the Washington Capitals’ home game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. He took a pass from Dylan Strome behind the net and banked the puck off the… Continue reading Alex Ovechkin scores 893rd goal, is one away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s record
McGlynn Breaks NDSU Decathlon Record, Takes NCAA Lead
Story Links SAN DIEGO, Calif. – North Dakota State junior Zach McGlynn broke the 20-year-old school record in the decathlon and set the top score in the NCAA early this outdoor season on Friday at the Aztec Invitational. McGlynn (Stephen, Minn.) scored 7,697 points, breaking Andrew Aakre’s NDSU record… Continue reading McGlynn Breaks NDSU Decathlon Record, Takes NCAA Lead
Birch Sets NDSU High Jump Record at UTSA Invitational
Story Links SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Sophomore Arienne Birch broke a 15-year-old school record in the high jump to headline the performances of the North Dakota State women’s track & field team at the UTSA Invitational on Saturday for the outdoor season opener. Birch cleared 6-01.25 (1.86m) to win… Continue reading Birch Sets NDSU High Jump Record at UTSA Invitational
Alex Ovechkin odds: When will he break Wayne Gretzky’s scoring record?
Wayne Gretzky will soon have company in at least one category. “The Great One” holds several of the most meaningful records in NHL history, including the record for most career goals with 894. However, that record is about to go down. Let’s check out the odds on whether Washington’s Alex Ovechkin will score his 895th… Continue reading Alex Ovechkin odds: When will he break Wayne Gretzky’s scoring record?
Moe Breaks NDSU Mile Record in Nashville
Story Links Vanderbilt SDSU NASHVILLE, Tenn. – North Dakota State sophomore Ethan Moe broke the school record in the mile on Friday at the Music City Challenge hosted by Vanderbilt. Moe (Williston, N.D.) ran 4:02.92 in the mile, breaking Travis Fitzke’s NDSU record of 4:03.35 from 2012. It was a new… Continue reading Moe Breaks NDSU Mile Record in Nashville
Gopher Hockey Breaks 3MAM at Mariucci Series Attendance Record (21,641)
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Moe Shatters NDSU 1000m Record at South Dakota State
Story Links BROOKINGS, S.D. – North Dakota State sophomore Ethan Moe destroyed the school record in the 1000m to headline the performances of the Bison men’s track & field team at a pair of meets on Saturday. At the Jim Emmerich Alumni Meet hosted by South Dakota State, Moe… Continue reading Moe Shatters NDSU 1000m Record at South Dakota State
Gopher Football Matches Duke's Mayo Bowl Sack Record
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Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba on verge of surpassing Tyler Lockett’s franchise record
Last week I wrote about how Jaxon Smith-Njigba is on pace to break both DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett’s single season Seattle Seahawks records. Metcalf currently holds the single season receiving yards record at 1,303 yards (back in 2020). Lockett currently holds this record with 100 receptions (also back in 2020). As noted last week,… Continue reading Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba on verge of surpassing Tyler Lockett’s franchise record