On This Day in Blackhawks History: January 30

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net | By Jonnie Nonnie | Last updated Jan 30, 2024 4:12 PM ET

Here's a list of notable events on January 30 in Chicago Blackhawks history.

1969: Blackhawks Score Double Digits vs. Flyers

On January 30, 1969, the Blackhawks obliterated the Philadelphia Flyers by a score of 12-0.

Stan Mikita opened the scoring with a short-handed tally, the first of six Blackhawks goals in the first period. Chicago proceeded to score three times in each of the following frames to give the game its blowout score.

Dennis Hull and Pit Martin led the way with five points apiece while Denis DeJordy stopped all 37 Philadelphia shots in the Blackhawks' dominant win.

1989: Blackhawks Trounce Maple Leafs

On January 30, 1989, the Blackhawks gave the Chicago Stadium plenty to cheer about in a 7-1 blowout of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Blackhawks surged ahead in the first period thanks to goals from Dave Manson and Everett Sanipass. Steve Konroyd and Dan Vincelette added markers in the second period before Luke Richardson, the Blackhawks' current head coach, scored Toronto's only goal.

Dirk Graham, Mike Eagles, and Duane Sutter added the extra fireworks while Alain Chevrier stopped 15 of 16 Maple Leafs' shots to backstop the Blackhawks' victory.

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