As hockey legend Gordie Howe battles back from a severe stroke in October, “Mr. Hockey” was bestowed another honor.
On Thursday, Canadian prime minster Stephen Harper and Michigan governor Rick Snyder announced that a planned bridge crossing the Detroit River will be named after the Hockey Hall of Famer.
Originally referred to as the New International Trade Crossing, it will now be known as the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor.
"This is joining two countries, two jurisdictions, two communities in what is a very strong and important relationship," Harper said.