Canadiens’ Retired Jerseys – the Story of a Famed Franchise THW Archives | November 2, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens, one of the oldest professional sports franchises in North America, have a very storied past of success. They have honoured 18 players by taking their 15 jersey…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 21 Matthew Zator | October 21, 2023 Oct. 21 has seen plenty of memorable moments from some of the best players in NHL history. This date has been big over the years for hockey fans in Quebec…
Montreal Canadiens 50-Goal Scorers Jeff Seide | September 24, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens have six players who have made it into the celebrated 50-goal club. Prior to 1970, the elusive milestone was rarely reached. During the 1970s and 1980s, as seasons…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 20 Matthew Zator | September 20, 2023 There have been some unique moments in NHL history that have occurred on this date. In California, two heated rivals closed out an old barn with a crazy preseason game…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 17 Matthew Zator | September 17, 2023 Sept. 17 has been a very busy day in NHL history. One franchise played in its first-ever game, while a future Hall of Famer made his league debut. Plus, two…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 19 Matthew Zator | August 19, 2023 Aug. 19 has been a very busy date for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises. We have seen multiple Hall of Fame players wind up on new…
Today in Hockey History: July 14 Matthew Zator | July 14, 2023 July 14 was a day that saw two big-name general managers hired by two “Original Six” franchises. Also, some future head coaches and executives were on the move during the…
10 Teams With the Most NHL Awards Ryan Gagne | June 26, 2023 The annual NHL awards show is a special night when the league recognizes the extraordinary performances of the past season. Whether naming a league MVP, coach of the year, or…
Today in Hockey History: June 10 Matthew Zator | June 10, 2023 June 10 is a memorable date for a handful of fan bases across the National Hockey League. There were champions crowned in the most dramatic of fashions as well as…
Today in Hockey History: May 16 Matthew Zator | May 16, 2023 The most successful team in the National Hockey League made a lot of noise on this date throughout the years. May 16 also featured plenty of overtime drama, broken records,…
Today in Hockey History: April 3 Matthew Zator | April 3, 2023 April 3 was a big date for the Original Six cities of Boston and Toronto. Plus, the most successful father-son duo in National Hockey League history had major milestones. The…
Canadiens’ 1970-71 Team Started New Era in Montréal Ben Wagner | October 20, 2022 As the 1960s gave way to the 1970s, the Montréal Canadiens found themselves lagging behind their forever rivals, the Boston Bruins. At the start of the 1970-71 season, The Beantowners…