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| Here's how the Page 2 staff ranked the best hockey nicknames of all-time:1. The Chicoutimi Cucumber (Georges Vezina) 2. Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion 3. "The Golden Jet" (Bobby Hull) 4. Lorne "Gump" Worsley 5. "The Great One" (Wayne Gretzky) 6. "Mr. Hockey" (Gordie Howe) 7. "The Pocket Rocket" (Henri Richard) 8. "Terrible" Ted Lindsay 9. Dave "Tiger" Williams 10. "Grapes" (Don Cherry)Honorable mention: Maurice "The Rocket" Richard, Dave "The Hammer" Schultz, Yvon "The Roadrunner" Cournoyer, Aubrey Victor "Dit" Clapper, Francis "King" Clancy, George "Punch" Imlach, "Louie the Leaper" Fontinato, Hector "Toe" Blake, Walter "Turk" Broda, Frank "Mr. Zero" Brimsek, Fred "Cyclone" Taylor, "Freddie the Fog" Shero, Larry "Big Bird" Robinson, "The Golden Brett" Hull, "Super Mario" Lemieux, Curtis "CuJo" Joseph |
The name basically sums up all that he has done for the sport and for the communities that he has been involved in. He is the ultimate ambassador of hockey.
Wayne Triay
Gibsonia, Pa.My choice for the best hockey nickname is, "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky. The name says it all. He was the greatest hockey player ever, rewriting the record books. I believe those records will stand for a long time.
Jordan
Altamont, Ill.2. The Dominator -- Dominik Hasek (24 letters)
Not only has Hasek won the Hart and Vezina Trophies, but he did it in the same season. And he did it twice already. This man is amazing, he dominates games, the Sabres' defense is made even better with the Dominator in net.
George Carrick JR.
Buffalo, N.Y.
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| Mr. Hockey, left, and The Great One were both All-Stars in 1980. |
Geoffrey Hatchard
East Lansing, Mich.3. Grim Reaper -- Stu Grimson (21 letters)
For my money, the best hockey nickname is Stu "The Grim Reaper" Grimson. While by no means a legend, he wields his stick like a scythe for good (the occasional goal) and for evil (shall we say, enforcement). And when you hear a nickname like that, you don't have to ask what sport he plays!
Padraic Malinowski
WashingtonI can't believe you left out one of the best hockey nicknames today: Stu "The Grim Reaper" Grimson. Known for his ferocious hits and less than sportsmanlike tactics on the ice.
Shane Kimmerling
Indianapolis4. Super Mario -- Mario Lemieux (15 letters)
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| Super Mario, right, and The Dominator shake hands after battle. |
Dave
Germantown, Md.5. The Hammer -- Dave Schultz (13 letters)
His hands were literally like hammers when he dropped the gloves. His punches looked like they were breaking face bones with each connection. The most accurate nickname in sports.
Dan
Philadelphia6. Russian Rocket -- Pavel Bure (10 letters)
Pavel Bure's nickname, "The Russian Rocket," is the best nickname because it shows his nationality and his speed.
Brian Samuelson
Medway, Mass.7. The Rocket -- Maurice Richard (9 letters)
With all due respect to little brother Henri, and "Russian Rocket" Pavel Bure, there is only one Rocket. From the fire in his eyes to his combination of speed, power and intensity -- the man was a human rocket. This man was able to move an entire city to riot, and the reverence he received at his passing -- from all hockey fans, but especially Quebecois, transcends the sport.
Steve May
Victoria, British Columbia8. (tie) CuJo -- Curtis Joseph (8 letters)
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| Maurice Richard, the one and only Rocket to many hockey fans. |
Chris
Nw Paltz, N.Y.8. (tie) Mr. Hockey -- Gordie Howe (8 letters)
Mr. Hockey. The name says it all: great player, great ambassador for the game, great in the community.
Joe Prairie
Asheboro, N.C.8. (tie) Knuckles -- Chris Nilan (8 letters)
No need to explain.
Pete Diozzi
Burlington, Mass.8. (tie) The Rat -- Ken Linseman (8 letters)
Looked and played like a rat during his NHL tenure. Actually, most rats are probably more attractive.
Andrew Ryall
Detroit
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