It’s an emotional day not only for Hockeytown, but for hockey fans across the globe. Check out some of the social media tributes to Gordie Howe, as the hockey world mourns the passing of Mr. Hockey.
Unfortunately we lost the greatest hockey player ever today, but more importantly the nicest man I have ever met. (1/2)
— Wayne Gretzky (@OfficialGretzky) June 10, 2016
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Howe family and to the millions of hockey fans who like me loved Gordie Howe. RIP Mr. Hockey. (2/2)
— Wayne Gretzky (@OfficialGretzky) June 10, 2016
The game sheets from the first "Gordie Howe Hat Trick" on October 11, 1953. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/QyYed9HESx
— #StanleyCup Final (@NHL) June 10, 2016
The great Gordie Howe passes away at 88. Rest in peace, Mr. Hockey. pic.twitter.com/9UMLDFPmAg
— #StanleyCup Final (@NHL) June 10, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Howe family. We've lost a true legend of the game. #MrHockey #9RIP pic.twitter.com/Cze5Fvtdu4
— #LAKings (@LAKings) June 10, 2016
Gordie Howe you will be missed. Thoughts and prayers. The reason I wore #9. #9RIP..
— Mike Modano (@9modano) June 10, 2016
It is with great sadness that the Canadiens have learned the passing of hockey legend Gordie Howe. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/vb5fI2druZ — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 10, 2016
Our thoughts are with Gordie Howe’s family and @DetroitRedWings nation. Rest in peace, Mr. Hockey. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/9LGpakHCla — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 10, 2016
The Hockey Hall of Fame is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gordie Howe. Mr. Hockey was a true legend. pic.twitter.com/jIWj6tKR8h — Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) June 10, 2016
World lost one of the greatest human beings and the best all time hockey player. Thanks for many lessons and memories. RIP Gordie — Pavel Datsyuk (@Datsyuk13) June 10, 2016
Reflecting on Gordie Howe’s legacy #MrHockeyhttps://t.co/5Q3H6352jI — NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) June 10, 2016
1959, WIngs held Gordie Howe night, gave him new car. Inside were his parents, who’d never seen him play NHL pic.twitter.com/mDI2HSqMP3 — Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) June 10, 2016
Gordie Howe played record 1,767 regular season games in 26 NHL seasons. He was 1st to ever score 1,000 career Pts. pic.twitter.com/Bh74e3X2qi — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 10, 2016
Gordie Howe’s 801 career goals rank second to Wayne Gretzky’s 894 pic.twitter.com/ML5gKFQSdG — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 10, 2016
Our thoughts are with the Howe family. Thank you Mr. Hockey. #GordieHowe pic.twitter.com/DkDyRET7TM — Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) June 10, 2016
Love this quote from a young Dave Keon, on Gordie Howe, from Sports Illustrated, 1964. pic.twitter.com/BQ1tSdfjW4
— Don Landry (@donlandrymedia) June 10, 2016
RIP Mr. Hockey. Sad to see such a legend go and will miss seeing you around the rink. #Gordie
— Danny DeKeyser (@DeKeyser5) June 10, 2016