History of Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 31, 2026

Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story is a 2013 television film directed by Andy Mikita. The film chronicles hockey legend Gordie Howe's comeback to professional hockey in 1973, when he joined the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association. The movie focuses on this pivotal moment in Howe's career and his return to the sport.

1973: Gordie Howe Returns to Hockey

In 1973, Gordie Howe made a return to professional hockey by joining the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association.

April 28, 2013: Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story Premieres on CBC Television

On April 28, 2013, the film Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story premiered on CBC Television in Canada.

May 4, 2013: Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story Premieres on Hallmark Channel

On May 4, 2013, the film Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story premiered on the Hallmark Channel in the United States.

Loading Video...

2013: Release of Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story

In 2013, Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story, a Canadian-American television film, was released. The film, directed by Andy Mikita, revolves around Gordie Howe's return to hockey in 1973 with the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association.

2020: Rebroadcast of Mr. Hockey on CBC's Movie Night in Canada

In 2020, Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story was scheduled to be rebroadcast on CBC's Movie Night in Canada, as a temporary replacement for Hockey Night in Canada during the NHL shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Loading Video...