Gordie Howe hat trick
(Canada, and, US, ice hockey) The triple achievement of a goal, an assist for a goal, and participation in a fight, within a single game.
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(Canada, and, US, ice hockey) The triple achievement of a goal, an assist for a goal, and participation in a fight, within a single game.
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