Gordie Howe hat trick
Definition
In ice hockey, a Gordie Howe hat trick occurs when a player records a goal, an assist, and participation in a fight during the same game.
The term honors Gordie Howe, the Hall of Fame Detroit Red Wings legend known for his scoring prowess and physical play, who epitomized this rare combination.
Examples
The scrappy winger pulled off a Gordie Howe hat trick, scoring to tie the game, assisting the go-ahead goal, then turning the third period into a personal wrestling match.
In a nod to the old school, the captain notched a Gordie Howe hat trick that had coaches shaking their heads and fans spilling their beers.
Rookies dream of hat tricks, but veterans chase the Gordie Howe version, blending silk on the puck with knuckles on the ice.
His Gordie Howe hat trick was the night's highlight reel: a sniper's goal, a chef's assist, and a boxer's right hook for good measure.