They Wore It Once: Flames Players and Their Unique Numbers Ryan Gagne | January 21, 2024 *This archive was originally written by Colton Pankiw The Calgary Flames began as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 and relocated to southern Alberta in 1980. Throughout their 51-year history, including…
The Evolution of Europeans in the NHL THW Archives | January 20, 2024 European NHL players have played a large part in the development of the National Hockey League over the last three decades – but try to imagine the NHL without all…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 3 Matthew Zator | January 3, 2024 The players who had big days on Jan. 3 read like a list of who’s who in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Some of the greatest names in the history…
10 Greatest Pittsburgh Penguins in Franchise History Nick Horwat | January 2, 2024 *This article was last updated in Jan. 2024 Since their inaugural 1967 season, fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins have witnessed some of the greatest players the sport has ever seen.…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 31 Matthew Zator | December 31, 2023 As we get ready to say goodbye to the year and welcome in new beginnings, we will take our daily look back at National Hockey League history. One of the…
Pittsburgh Penguins’ 50-Goal Scorers THW Archives | December 30, 2023 Players who score 50 goals in a season are considered elite scorers. Throughout the league’s 106-year history, 93 unique players have combined to reach the 50-goal plateau 200 different times.…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 22 Matthew Zator | December 22, 2023 Dec. 22 is jam-packed with some of the biggest names and greatest players in National Hockey League history. Numerous members of the Hockey Hall of Fame had big moments and…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 8 Matthew Zator | December 8, 2023 Dec. 8 has been a very unique date in National Hockey League history. It gave us the first goal that was actually shot into the net by a goaltender. It…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 21 Matthew Zator | November 21, 2023 This has been a very intriguing date in National Hockey League history. It has provided us with a new all-time leading scorer for players born in Europe. A handful of…
Penguins Finally Retiring Jaromír Jágr’s No. 68 Ben Wagner | November 16, 2023 On Feb. 18 at PPG Paints Arena, a hockey legend will take his rightful place alongside the other legends of the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ franchise. Forward Jaromír Jágr, currently player-owner of…
Oldest Players with 100-Point Seasons Kyle Gipe | November 15, 2023 It is difficult to score in the NHL. Not exactly breaking news. That’s why only 11 players, including Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Matthew Tkachuk, David Pastrnak, and Erik Karlsson, reached…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 13 Matthew Zator | November 13, 2023 This extremely busy day in National Hockey League history included a little bit of everything. For the first time, a team used three goaltenders to win a game, and a…