Where were the Goalies

On this date, December 11, 1985 the edminton Oilers led by Center Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky traveled to Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois to met the Blackhawks. If the fans were hoping for a more typical 1-0 or 2-1 game, they were badly disappointed. In a game where the home team scores 9 goals more often then not the home team has an excellent shot at winning the game. This however was not the case, as Gretzky and Company scored 12 goals in a very record setting game.
Among the many records tied in this wild one were: Most goals scored by both clubs, most points scored by both clubs (62) and most goals scored by both clubs in one period (12 in the second period). The Oilers had 12 of 23 assists in the second period and 24 of 41 assists in the game. Gretzky had 7 assists in the game.
Meanwhile at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan the Minnesota NorthStars 10-2 beating of the Red Wings looked quiet in comparsion.
Tomorrow we will look at some record setting basketball games.