Gord Downie, Hockey, and the Tragically Hip THW Archives | October 17, 2023 Gord Downie, the powerful, enigmatic and wonderfully quirky Canadian singer-songwriter passed away Oct. 17, 2017. It wasn’t a surprise to anyone. He chose to make his brain cancer diagnosis public…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17 Matthew Zator | October 17, 2023 Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The records for the most wins by a goaltender and points by a defenseman…
Paul Kariya – The Original Mighty Duck Josh Bell | October 16, 2023 Paul Kariya was a young phenom, the face of a young franchise. He was given lofty expectations and broke into the league around the same time as two other comparable…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 16 Matthew Zator | October 16, 2023 The NHL changed forever on this date when one of its most legendary players took to the ice for the first time. Speaking of firsts, there were plenty of memorable…
Revisiting the Sharks’ Erik Karlsson Trade Marco Milani | October 15, 2023 *This article was originally published in Sep. 2019 On Sept. 13, 2018, the San Jose Sharks made an absolutely shocking trade with the Ottawa Senators. They traded for two-time Norris…
11 NHL Teams Without a Stanley Cup Brandon Share-Cohen | October 15, 2023 Winning in the NHL is anything but easy. When considering how hard it is to win each individual battle within the game while also trying to come out ahead in…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 15 Matthew Zator | October 15, 2023 The greatest player in the history of the National Hockey League took his place at the top of the scoring list on this date. Plus, if you wore a hat…
Oilers Pick Vermilion, AB, as ‘Celebrating Oil Country’ Feature Town Dale Bochon | October 15, 2023 There’s a special connection that the game of hockey has to small towns in Canada. The local rink is often the focal point of the community, a part of the…
Matthews Joins Elite Club of 300 Goals in 500 (or Fewer) Games The Old Prof | October 14, 2023 On Wednesday, Oct. 11, in a thrilling 6-5 shootout win, the Toronto Maple Leafs came back to beat the Montreal Canadiens. Trailing 5-3 with under five minutes remaining in the…
Calgary Flames’ First Nation and Metis Connections Paul Quinney | October 14, 2023 Only 11 players with indigenous roots have ever laced up a pair of skates for the Calgary Flames in the 40 years that the team has been in Calgary. During…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 14 Matthew Zator | October 14, 2023 Oct. 14 is a very important date in NHL history as its greatest player lit the lamp for the first time. Also, three expansion teams found the win column for…
Anaheim Ducks: Counting Down the 30 Greatest Players (5-1) Charlie Hiller | October 14, 2023 With the Anaheim Ducks celebrating their 30th anniversary this season, now is the perfect time to look back. In the last 30 years, the Ducks have made history – from the Disney…