In honor of some of my closest friends getting married, I thought I would take this opportunity to share with all of you some of the most historic moments of love shared on the ice. Here is a brief rundown of the history of hockey marriages.
July 24, 1899 - Paul Armstrong weds Bella Abell
One of the last NHL weddings to take place on a pond, this marriage would predate written hockey history by at least 105 years.
April 23, 1960 - Phyllis Hockin marries Walter Gretzky
Rarely mentioned in the press and in his autobiography, Walter fails in his promise to give his wife the greatest soccer star of all time.
June 22, 1996 - Valeri Bure ceremoniously conjoins Candace Cameron
No longer having to live in the large shadow of his brother Pavel Bure, now enjoys playing second fiddle to his wife, DJ, at various Full House reunions. Finds it cute that the Olsen twins just stand at the end of the hall saying, "Come play with us. Forever and ever."
July 19, 1996 - Teemu Selanne becomes bethrothed to Sirpa Vuorinen
Fresh off of his sixth rookie year, Teemu Selanne looks to settle down, get married, and give up hockey in the next forty to fifty years.
Summer, 1998 - Byron Dafoe marries his wife
At the reception, Olaf Kolzig makes an off-color remark that leads to all guests breaking out and fighting one another. Olie makes a promise to never partake in an incident like this again.
July 19, 2002 - Saku Koivu marries Hanna Norio
His wedding featured groomsmen Teemu Selanne and Jere Lehtinen in a ceremony that doubled as both a wedding procession and a World Hockey Championship. His wife has more rings than he does.
July 10, 2004 - Patrick Marleau marries Christina Alvernaz
Marleau leads the Sharks in goals, even strength goals, power play goals, points, and shots. Marleau's wife ties the Sharks wives in husbands who have Stanley Cups.
February 19, 2010 - Mike Comrie marries Hilary Duff
The pair was introduced when Sidney Crosby set up Mike Comrie on a blind date with the girl from "Even Stevens".
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