On This Day in Blackhawks History: February 16

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net | By Jonnie Nonnie | Last updated 2/16/24

Here's a list of notable events on February 16 in Chicago Blackhawks history.

1992: Michael Goulet Scores 500th Career Goal

On February 16, 1992, Michael Goulet scored his 500th career NHL goal as the Blackhawks tied the Calgary Flames 5-5.

Goulet's milestone marker came in the last minute of the first period, putting the Blackhawks up 2-1. At the time, Goulet became the 17th player in NHL history to score 500 goals.

On this day in 1992, Michel Goulet scored his 500th career goal, becoming the 17th player in NHL history to reach the milestone #Hockey365 #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/4MKqmx7BKj
— Mike Commito (@mikecommito) February 16, 2023

Momentum swung back and forth throughout the rest of the game, eventually resulting in the tie.

Notable Blackhawks Birthdays

Tuomo Ruutu , a 12-year NHL forward, was born on February 16, 1983. After being selected ninth overall by Chicago in the 2001 NHL Draft, Ruutu posted 108 points (48 goals, 60 assists) in 228 regular-season games with the Blackhawks. On Feb. 26, 2008, he was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Andrew Ladd.

Darcy Rota, an 11-year NHL forward, was born on February 16, 1953. Rota scored 227 points (117 goals, 110 assists) in 448 regular-season games with the Blackhawks. He added five points (four goals, one assist) in 28 playoff games with Chicago.

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