The Detroit Red Wings are among nine NHL teams that video-taped a special Happy Birthday greeting to Gordie Howe.

Mr. Hockey turns 85 on Easter Sunday, the same day the Red Wings host the Chicago Blackhawks in an NBC game (12:30 p.m.).

The Hallmark Channel wanted to celebrate and pay tribute to Howe with the video. It features historic footage from his career as well as greetings from the Red Wings (taped on the ice before Saturday's practice in Anaheim), Kings, Oilers, Capitals, Maple Leafs, Flyers, Blue Jackets, Ducks and Blues.

The Hallmark Channel's Original Movie “Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story'' is premiering on May 4 at 9 p.m. It stars Michael Shanks (“Stargate SG-1”) and Kathleen Robertson (“Beverly Hills 90210”) as “Mrs. Hockey,” Colleen Howe.

The movie captures Howe's return to the rink after retirement at age 45 and chronicles his career in the World Hockey Association, playing with sons Mark (Andrew Herr) and Marty (Dylan Playfair).