This game is known in Chicago and St. Louis as the “St. Patrick’s Day Massacre.” This was a classic Norris Division battle amongst two teams fighting for the President’s Trophy. It was expected to be an intense game, but it quickly turned into a very chippy affair early. The game became known as the "St. Patrick's Day Massacre" for the massive amount of fighting and penalties handed out to both teams. [3] [4] In the game, the two teams got into a brawl after Glen Featherstone shoved Jeremy Roenick after his hard hit on Harold Snepsts. Keith Brown shoved Featherstone, beginning a brawl. [4] On March 17, 1991, the Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues were in a battle, literally, for the top spot in the Norris Division and the NHL at the historic Chicago Stadium. They had met in the postseason the three previous years and had been two of the top teams in the NHL in the late-80’s and early-90’s. Mar. 17, 1991 - St. Louis @ Chicago.Adam Oates on the 2nd period brawl -- "It was weird. I was pretty scared, I'll tell you that. Let me rephrase that. Terri On Saint Patrick’s Day 1991, the Blackhawks and the Blues met at the Chicago Stadium for a late season Norris Division clash. Many people consider this event the peak of the vicious rivalry between Chicago and St. Louis. The teams had met in the three previous postseasons, and were two of the best and roughest teams in the league. We’re going to go back in time to March 17th, 1991, when the Blackhawks took on the St. Louis Blues. It was a 6-4 win for Chicago, but the day would become known as the St. Patrick’s Day Massacre. Sometimes, though fights take on a level of mythos that goes past brawl or skirmish. Sometimes they turn into massacres. The Blues and Blackhawks had one of those on March 17th, 1991. The St. Patrick’s Day Massacre was a byproduct of two heated rivals fighting for the top of the Norris Division and the league itself all season long. Prelude to the "St. Patrick's Day Massacre." 32 years ago today, the St Patrick’s day massacre occurred during the second game of a home and home with the St. Louis Blues. The game featured 278 penalty minutes, 24 minors, 12 majors and 17 misconducts. And a classic fight between Dave Manson and Scott Stevens Alex St. Peters Writer astpeters@lc.edu. On one St. Patrick’s Day night in 1991 the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks came together for a boxing match, but a hockey game broke out. The night would be known as the “St. Patrick’s Day Massacre” by hockey fans and players all over the league. Of historical significance is the bloody Chicago 1926 gang shooting known as the St. Patrick’s Day Massacre. On March 16, Alphonse “Scarface” Lambert attempted to wipe out rival crime lord Jean Arnaud and his men at a St. Patrick’s Day party thrown by Arnaud’s sister-in-law. The St. Patrick’s Day Massacre will always link the two teams for many fans and solidify the rivalry for every fan, player and coach involved. “This game is known in Chicago and St. Louis as the “St. Patrick’s Day Massacre.” This was a classic Norris Division battle amongst two teams fighting for the President’s Trophy. This game is known in Chicago and St. Louis as the "St. Patrick's Day Massacre." This was a classic Norris Division battle amongst two teams fighting for the President's Trophy. St Louis at Chicago March 17, 1991 Adam Oates on the 2nd period brawl – “ It was weird. I was pretty scared, I’ll tell you that. Let me rephrase that. Terrified. Grimson, Manson and Peluso and they had 10 bodies on the ice, too." Taken from The Hockey News. This game is known in Chicago and St. Louis as the "St. Patrick's Day Massacre." The history of St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago goes back more than 175 years. Now a longstanding tradition, Chicago’s Irish parade was first held in 1843. The dyeing Sure, we enjoy all the local activities and look forward to our annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration game, but one memory of the day stands out. The St. Patrick’s Day Massacre is an infamous moment in our team’s past and is quickly approaching its 20th anniversary. Were you one of the 8,373 who attended the St. Patrick’s Day Massacre? “Seven Men Die in Outbreak of Chicago Gang War.” Dixon Telegraph, IL 2-14-1929, 1 –7 Duwe, Grant. ‹ 1929 — Feb 14, St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, On Feb. 14, 1929, seven men were lined up against the wall in a North Side garage and gunned down execution-style. The infamous mob hit became known as the St. Valentine’s Day massacre. Five St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture that takes place annually on March 17, the anniversary of the patron saint of Ireland's death in the fifth century. The holiday has Get the latest box score updates on the St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks game played on March 17, 1991 on Hockey-Reference.com
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