Greg Boysen
Passionate hockey fan. An avid believer that speed and skill beat size and grit. Former site manager and head writer at Blackhawk Up, Second City Hockey and Let's Go Hawks. Father of two pugs, a history geek and lover of listening to music on vinyl.
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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 16
January 16th, 2021 This hasn’t been the busiest day in National Hockey League history, but it still has its charm. One of the earliest games played for the Stanley Cup provided one of the most-lopsided outcomes we will ever see and an offensive outburst that will never be matched. Eight seems to be the magic number of the day and the 1960s gave us some...
Today in Hockey History: Jan 15
January 15th, 2021 The list of players who had big days on Jan. 15 reads like who’s who of the Hockey Hall of Fame. This was a huge date for defensemen as well as some of the greatest to ever play in Chicago. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time through the years of National Hockey League history. Important Date for Trophy Namesakes Frederick...
Prospects News & Rumors: Hoglander, Norlinder, Colangelo & More
January 14th, 2021 The 2020-21 NHL season started on Wednesday night and one of the Vancouver Canucks’ top prospects found the back of the net for his first goal. A Montreal Canadiens’ recent draft returned to the ice and picked up right where he left off. A pair of prospects had big nights in the NCAA ranks and the son of an NHL great his honored in...
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 14
January 14th, 2021 The was a big date for the pioneers and early stars of the National Hockey League. Jan. 14 stood out for a legend in Boston and a pair of all-time great goaltenders. This has also been a pretty good date behind the bench in the Windy City. Let’s begin our daily trip through time and look back at all the best memories from this...
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 13
January 13th, 2021 This date in National Hockey League history is jammed packed with so many all-time greats that even one of the biggest baseball legends made an appearance on the ice. Fans in New York and Edmonton had plenty to cheer about, one of the most dangerous lines in league history was put together for the first time and an elite goal-scorer...
Prospects News & Rumors: Byfield, Guhle, Mukhamadullin & More
January 12th, 2021 The 2020-21 National Hockey League season will finally get underway on Wednesday evening. This means teams across the league are making their final cuts and prospects are beginning to find out exactly where they will start the season. The Los Angeles Kings finally got to see their top 2020 draft pick up close and in person. The Montreal...
