Gordie Howe was born in Floral, Saskatchewan, but spent the majority of his youth growing up in Saskatoon. He lived there until the Detroit Red Wings called.

Saskatoon Mayor Don Atchison recalls Gordie Howe’s impact on the city he grew up in.

Howe played more games than any other player in NHL history, and racked up the points and accolades on the ice.

Tributes poured in Friday as the hockey world mourned the passing of a legend, Gordie Howe who died at the age of 88.

The hockey world and Canadians alike are mourning the loss of Gordie Howe, who passed away Friday at the age of 88 in his Ohio home.

Legendary winger Gordie Howe, most known for playing with the Detroit Red Wings from 1946 to 1971, is also known for creating an unofficial statistic: the Gordie Howe hat trick.

Known as Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe died early Friday morning at his home in Ohio.

Two of the greatest players ever to lace up the skates, Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe, play 20 questions and answers ahead of the release of Howe's book "Mr. Hockey: My Story."