Where Are They Now? Windsor Spitfires’ Series – Part 3 – 2010s Dave Jewell | November 25, 2020 In 2009 and 2010, the Windsor Spitfires won the first two Memorial Cups in franchise history. Soon after, a new era and roster started taking shape. With the pandemic running…
The Stanley Cup & Grey Cup Have Common & Intertwined Histories Ben Wagner | November 25, 2020 Last Sunday was supposed to be the playing of the Canadian Football League’s championship. Arguably the second-most hallowed piece of hardware in Canadian sport, the Grey Cup possesses its own…
Islanders Should Be Thankful for These Recent Draft Picks Jonathan Amatulli | November 24, 2020 Although NHL scouts work extensively year-round to find the top talent in each draft, there is no guarantee that any player will be successful. Every year, there are lottery picks…
Nashville Predators: Top 5 Draft Busts THW Archives | November 24, 2020 Nashville GM David Poile is known for his superb drafting, selecting the likes of David Legwand, Shea Weber, Pekka Rinne, Ryan Suter, and Scott Hartnell. While Poile has seen great…
Sharks’ 2012 Draft Class Rewind Josh Frojelin | November 24, 2020 The San Jose Sharks finished the 2011-12 season second in the five-team Pacific Division, and seventh in the Western Conference. San Jose was then knocked out in the first round…
Valeri Bure, Underrated Calgary Flame Jayden Wasney | November 23, 2020 If you ask any long-time Calgary Flames fan when the most difficult time was to support their team, they’ll likely tell you that from the 1996-97 season until the 2003-04…
Thanksgiving 2007 Holds Special Meaning for Ovechkin, Capitals Ted Starkey | November 23, 2020 If any NHL team’s recent history can tie in with American Thanksgiving, it’s the Washington Capitals. Back in 2007, one of the most significant moves that changed the entire complexion…
Kings’ Reverse Retro Jerseys Hold Historical Importance Quinn McLellan | November 23, 2020 The Los Angeles Kings’ Reverse Retros are widely regarded by the hockey world as being amazing looking jerseys. A classic Los Angeles sports colour scheme, along with a classic Kings…
Where Are They Now? Windsor Spitfires’ Series – Part 1 – 1990s Dave Jewell | November 19, 2020 Part of this whole COVID-19 pandemic is sitting back and reminiscing about the past when life was somewhat normal. With the 2020-21 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season in limbo, your…
Jack Adams, the Man and the Award Tony Wolak | November 18, 2020 Few people have had a more transcending impact on the NHL than legendary coach and general manager Jack Adams. For 36 years, Adams led the Detroit Red Wings organization in…
One for the Ages: Bill Goldsworthy’s 1973-74 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | November 18, 2020 “The Great Expansion” of the NHL in 1967 served as the catalyst that enabled a number of players to jump from barely getting a sniff of an “Original Six” roster…
4 Red Wings to Honor on Veterans Day Tony Wolak | November 11, 2020 On a Sunday evening in 1941, my grandpa—for whom I was named after—decided to attend a Detroit Red Wings game with the Montreal Canadiens in town. The Red Wings won…