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Ron Hextall scores 2 goals as a goalie by shooting the puck

On Dec 8, 1987, Ron Hextall became the first NHL goalie to score a goal by shooting the puck into the opponent's net. He did it again in a playoff game in 1989. He remains the only goalie to achieve this feat twice.

It is absurd for a goalie to score goals by shooting.

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Source: Wikipedia, Ron Hextall. Verified against Wikipedia, Ron Hextall and NHL.com, This Date in NHL History Dec 8 on 2026-11-08.

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Ron hextall scores 2 goals as a goalie by shooting the puck?

On Dec 8, 1987, Ron Hextall became the first NHL goalie to score a goal by shooting the puck into the opponent's net. He did it again in a playoff game in 1989. He remains the only goalie to achieve this feat twice. It is absurd for a goalie to score goals by shooting. Source: Wikipedia, Ron Hextall. Verified against Wikipedia, Ron Hextall and NHL.com, This Date in NHL History Dec 8 on 2026-11-08.

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