On Tue, 4 Nov 1997, Bill Fenwick wrote:
 
> On Nov 4, 11:45, Scott Quakkelaar~ wrote:
> >on the usatoday web site, there's a reference to a "texas hat trick."
> >http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/shc/shcd.htm#merrimack
> >
> >what is a texas hat trick?
>
> When a player scores four goals in a game, rather than the "normal" hat trick
> of three.
>
> I've heard the term before, but this is the first time I can recall seeing it
> used by a member of "the media."
 
IIRC, I remember seeing the term in a program for the Cornwall Aces (an
unlamented defunct AHL team), but haven't seen it elsewhere or since. My
understanding is that it's four goals in a game. Or it could just be
three goals while <insert some lame-o stereotype about Texans here>. :-)
 
I always tended to prefer the "Gordie Howe Hat Trick" which is either a
goal, an assist and a fight or a goal, an assist and a penalty, depending
on who you talk to.
 
ObCollegeHockey: Is Denver worth a 2-hour road trip? They're at UND on
the 21st & 22nd, and I'm starting to itch for a road trip.
 
See you later,
John
 
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