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Blain Potvin

Blain is a regular contributor as a THW Writer. Blain's work has been found in The Daily Mirror, The Hockey News, the Score and many other sites. For over 10 years he has been a part time journalist and podcaster covering the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens and its affiliates. He has made appearances on various television and radio stations as well as podcasts to discuss the Canadiens, and the NHL. Blain has taken the lessons on integrity, ethics, values and honesty that he has learned in his 30+ years in the Canadian Armed Forces and has applied them to his work as a journalist with the goal to be a trusted source of information and entertainment.

2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge – Gold Medal Game

Blain Potvin | November 9, 2025

The Under 17 World Hockey Challenge Gold Medal game featured an all-Canada final with Canada White facing Canada Red. Despite the two teams being from the same nation, this matchup…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge – USA Wins Bronze

Blain Potvin | November 9, 2025

After playing in a wide-open game in the semifinals and losing in overtime, Team USA had an opportunity to win the Bronze medal. Team Czechia, which has been a thorn in everyone’s sides, had a setback in the…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge – Semifinals Recap 

Blain Potvin | November 8, 2025

Both Canada (White) and Canada (Red) were able to find ways to win in the 2025 Under-17 World Hockey Challenge Quarterfinals and moved on to the Semifinals. Canada White was rewarded with a…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki Building a Selke Trophy Resumé

Blain Potvin | November 8, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens are off to a blazing start to the 2025-26 season with a 9-3-2 record, putting them at the top of the Atlantic Division standings with 20 points. This comes…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge – Quarterfinals Recap

Blain Potvin | November 7, 2025

The Quarterfinal round saw both Canada (White) and Canada (Red) taking to the ice. Their opponents were no easy matchups as they faced Finland and Sweden, two teams that had high expectations for this…

Categories National Juniors

2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge – Preliminary Round Recap

Blain Potvin | November 6, 2025

The Under-17 World Hockey Challenge is the introduction for these young players to international competition. Most of these players will not be eligible for the NHL Entry Draft until 2027…

Categories National Juniors

Canadiens Can Weaponize Salary Cap to Become Cup Contender

Blain Potvin | October 31, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2025-26 season with expectations to contend for the playoffs. After an 8-3-0 start, they sit at the top of the Atlantic Division. While that may…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Add Another Draft Gem to the Roster in Zharovsky

Blain Potvin | October 28, 2025

Because of the trade of their two first-round picks to the New York Islanders for defenceman Noah Dobson, the Montreal Canadiens didn’t make a selection in the first round of…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Handling of Dach Will Define the Rebuild

Blain Potvin | October 23, 2025

It’s early in the 2025-26 season, but the Montreal Canadiens are sitting near the top of the Atlantic Division and the top five of the NHL in the standings. That isn’t to say…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Grooming Michael Hage for Key Role to Complete the Rebuild

Blain Potvin | October 19, 2025

Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has to find a legitimate second-line centre to add to his roster. Kirby Dach has missed most of the last three seasons with…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NCAA

Montreal Canadiens’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time

Blain Potvin | October 13, 2025

There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups since their inception in 1909 has helped the…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, Top 10 Lists

Canadiens Preparing for Early Blockbuster Deal

Blain Potvin | October 10, 2025

After an offseason filled with blockbuster moves, the Montreal Canadiens finally began the season on Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. After an unexpected appearance in the 2025 playoffs, expectations…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins
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