Scotty Bowman: A Coach’s Life THW Archives | March 14, 2024 On a chilly late October evening outside the doors of the Eric Maclean Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Loyola High School in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG), a line…
Today in Hockey History: March 14 Matthew Zator | March 14, 2024 This date in NHL history is full of some of the biggest names ever to play the game. A duo of U.S.-born greats set new records among their countrymen. Plus,…
7 Cool Things About Canadiens Goalie Legend Ken Dryden The Old Prof | March 13, 2024 Ken Dryden is correctly regarded as one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history. He was born on Aug. 8, 1947, in Hamilton, Ontario, and his remarkable career spanned only…
The 10 Coolest Old School NHL Goalie Masks Josh Bell | February 26, 2024 The goalie mask is one of the most interesting pieces of equipment in all of sports. It allows for personality to show, which hasn’t always been promoted in sport –…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 26 Matthew Zator | February 26, 2024 Today’s trip through National Hockey League history starts in the heart of the Big Apple. From there, we spent some time in the crease before reliving a memorable night in…
Carey Price’s Accomplishments Ranked After Masterton Win Ryan Szporer | February 25, 2024 Even if the Masterton epitomizes Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price’s career, it doesn’t even rank as one of his top accomplishments.
Top 3 All-Time Canadiens Goalies Ryan Szporer | February 16, 2024 While the adage goes that defense wins championships, 17 goalies have won the Conn Smythe Trophy in NHL history compared to just 12 defensemen. Considering the Montreal Canadiens have won…
Greatest Montreal Canadien to Wear Each Jersey Number Blain Potvin | February 12, 2024 Assembling a list of greatest players to ever wear a number is not easy with a franchise as old and as storied as the Montreal Canadiens. It will also leave…
7 Worst Trades in Boston Bruins History THW Archives | February 10, 2024 * originally written in July 2017 As mentioned in this article’s companion piece, the Boston Bruins have come out on the winning end of several of the most lopsided trades…
Ken Dryden’s “The Game,” Still a Classic Len Vlahos | February 2, 2024 If you look at a list of all-time great books about hockey, invariably, Ken Dryden’s The Game will be in the top 10. The book is actually number nine on…
Top 5 Goaltenders of the 1970s THW Archives | November 25, 2023 Ranking all-time greats, no matter the sport, is a near-impossible task. Almost every era is drastically different from the next and the game of hockey is no different. With that…
Ken Dryden Trivia: How Well Do You Know the Legendary Goalie? The Old Prof | October 6, 2023 Before Ken Dryden‘s arrival, the Montreal Canadiens had a storied history of goaltending excellence. The Canadiens, often referred to as the Habs, had already established themselves as one of the…