Gordie Howe hat trick en · NOUN
Etymology
From Gordie Howe + hat trick. Named for Gordie Howe (1928–2016), considered one of the all-time best ice hockey players, but known for his tendency to fight.
Meanings
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(Canada, US) The triple achievement of a goal, an assist for a goal, and participation in a fight, within a single game.
The assist came in the first period. . . . The goal came later in the first. . . . Then in the third, to complete the Gordie Howe hat trick, the fight just happened, said Milan Lucic.
2010 October 20, Fluto Shinzawa, “Lucic settles a score and Bruins capitalize”, in Boston Globe, retrieved 21 Sep 2013:"Basil got a ‘Gordie Howe hat trick’," Dave Gagner said. "He scored a goal, got an assist on the winner and got into a fight. A hell of a fight!"
1989 December 17, “North Stars Snap Road Slump 4-3”, in St. Paul Pioneer Press, retrieved 21 Sep 2013:"Last February against Anaheim," Severyn said . . . "I got a Gordie Howe hat trick that night. You know, a goal, a fight and an assist."
1996 November 23, Rick Sadowski, “Severyn has starring role as AVs trip up Islanders”, in Rocky Mountain News, retrieved 21 Sep 2013:
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| Gordie Howe hat tricks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |