Gordie Howe honored by fellow NHL legends
Hockey legend Gordie Howe made his first public appearance Friday since suffering a significant stroke last year, and he was joined by NHL royalty.
A rejuvenated Mr. Hockey attended a celebrity dinner in Saskatoon, Sask., featuring the likes of Wayne Gretzky, Bobby and Brett Hull, Lanny McDonald and the Stanley Cup.
The 86-year-old Howe appeared to be in dire straits last fall, but underwent a stem cell procedure in Mexico that his family credited for a surprising and remarkable recovery.
Howe looked to be in good spirits and good health.
Gordie Howe getting ready for banquet in his honour. Mr Hockey looks great. pic.twitter.com/6q5uAYBRiC
— Paul Hollingsworth (@PaulHReporter1) February 6, 2015
Lots of records & goals by these @HockeyHallFame members but there is only 1 #stanleycup though @NHL @KellyHockeyHall pic.twitter.com/3Gm8LOmkTU
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) February 7, 2015
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) February 7, 2015
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