Skip to content
The Hockey Writers
  • Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metro Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Utah Mammoth
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL News
  • Olympics
    • Men’s Hockey Tournament
    • Women’s Hockey Tournament
  • THW on YouTube
  • NHL Rumors
  • Substack
  • Archives
  • More…
    • World Juniors
    • 2025 NHL Draft
    • Trade Deadline
    • HockeyPedia
    • NHL Prospects
    • PWHL
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • Milestone Tracker
    • Merch Shop
    • CHL
      • OHL
      • QMJHL
      • WHL
    • Columns
    • Podcasts
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • Books
    • NHL History
    • Season Previews
    • Write for us
    • THW on YouTube
The Hockey Writers
  • Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metro Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Utah Mammoth
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL News
  • Olympics
    • Men’s Hockey Tournament
    • Women’s Hockey Tournament
  • THW on YouTube
  • NHL Rumors
  • Substack
  • Archives
  • More…
    • World Juniors
    • 2025 NHL Draft
    • Trade Deadline
    • HockeyPedia
    • NHL Prospects
    • PWHL
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • Milestone Tracker
    • Merch Shop
    • CHL
      • OHL
      • QMJHL
      • WHL
    • Columns
    • Podcasts
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • Books
    • NHL History
    • Season Previews
    • Write for us
    • THW on YouTube

Mike Moore

Born and raised in Montreal, Mike has lived in the Greater Toronto Area for the past 24 years. He grew up on skates and has been a close follower of the game of hockey, especially the NHL, all of his life. An extensive library of new and vintage hockey books, magazines and other publications is a testament to Mike's love for hockey history, both the on-ice game and the business.

Habs Fans vs Leafs Fans

Mike Moore | December 10, 2017

First of all, relax. This is neither a Leafs nor Habs bashing rant. Having lived in both Montreal and Toronto as a huge hockey fan for more than 20 years…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

How Mr. Hockey Became Number 1

Mike Moore | February 26, 2011

One of the nice things about hockey history is it gives everybody several years to ponder some of the most difficult and often-asked questions of all-time. The general consensus today…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History

Shutout: Leafs On Pace For All-time Futility Record

Mike Moore | December 5, 2010

The 2010-11 Toronto Maple Leafs are on pace to set an NHL record which would undoubtedly rank them among the worst teams in NHL history. After 25 games, the Leafs have been…

Categories Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Pit Martin – A Daughter’s Loving Tribute

Mike Moore | November 24, 2010

On April 5, 1970, the Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens engaged in one of the weirdest games ever in NHL history. There has never been another game like it, nor…

Categories Best of THW, Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History

The Worst Maple Leafs Team Ever?

Mike Moore | November 14, 2010

  When Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis scored into an empty net to seal a 5-3 victory over the hapless Toronto Maple Leafs last night, Leaf winger Kris Versteeg chased…

Categories Hockey History, Humor, Toronto Maple Leafs

October 18 to December 2, 1959

Mike Moore | November 7, 2010

When things are going well, positive momentum helps create the right mood for more good things to happen. Everything seems to fall into place at once. All of the stars…

Categories Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Summary: All Time Team Stats

Mike Moore | September 12, 2010

I just picked up my copy of the 2011 National Hockey League – Official Guide and Record Book. I buy it every year as soon as it comes out. Last…

Categories Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs

Top Ten Stanley Cup Winners – Equalized

Mike Moore | August 1, 2010

I’m sorry if your grandfather has you convinced that it was tougher to win the Stanley Cup in the “Old Days” than it is today. That may be true if…

Categories Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

Top Ten Individual Playoff Performances by Blackhawks

Mike Moore | June 24, 2010

The Chicago Blackhawks have won the Stanley Cup four times in their long NHL history since 1926. Some spectacular individual playoff performances by Blackhawk players have led to hockey’s ultimate…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

The Stat You’re Not Supposed To Know

Mike Moore | June 13, 2010

Here’s a statistic the NHL may not want you to know. It’s borderline disappointing. You’ve heard NHL players or coaches say the goal is to make the playoffs and from…

Categories Hockey History

Maple Leafs are the New Stanley Cup Drought Kings

Mike Moore | June 10, 2010

    It’s over. Finally! The longest ongoing Stanley Cup drought no longer belongs to the Chicago Blackhawks. Hooray for the Hawks and their fans. They are very deserving champions.…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Advice For The Wedding Planner

Mike Moore | May 19, 2010

Professional wedding planners will tell you June is traditionally the most popular month to get married. Couples may plan a June wedding because of a better chance of nice weather…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History
Older posts
Page1 Page2 Next →

Editor’s Choices

NHL Rumours: Kraken Aggressive, Trocheck to Wild & Panthers Selling?

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Woll, McMann, Who’s Leaving?

Oilers Have Mishandled Their Goaltending Situation

Latest from THW

Penticton Vees Set New CHL Record for Most Wins by an Expansion Team

Sabres Should Think About a Ristolainen Reunion at the Deadline

Jets Namestnikov Out Week-to-Week With Lower-Body Injury

Eric Lindros Trade Revisited

NHL’s Top 10 Defencemen for 2025-26: Midseason Update

Predators: Revisiting the Mikael Granlund/Kevin Fiala Trade

Bruins’ Trade Deadline Questions Begin Internally

Latest Rankings & Lists

2026 NHL Draft: Orth’s Top 32 February Rankings

The NHL’s Top 100 Prospects – Midseason Update

The NHL’s Best Farm Systems Ranked – 2025-26 Midseason Update

Search THW

Links

  • Write for THW
  • Masthead
  • Editorial Standards
  • Substack Newsletters
  • RSS Feeds
  • Privacy Statement
  • Comment Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Writers’ Login

About THW…

Founded in 2009, and 100% Canadian-owned, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read millions of times every month.

Popular Posts

Salary Cap Information
Hockey 101
The Ultimate Hockey Dictionary
NHL Team Origins
Teams That Never Won the Stanley Cup
The Original 6
Jerseys from Defunct NHL Clubs
The Gordie Howe Hat Trick
Our Wayne Gretzky Quiz
© 2026 The Hockey Writers
  • Home
  • NHL Teams
  • THW Headlines
  • Olympics Coverage
  • THW on YouTube
  • NHL News
  • Latest NHL Rumors
  • THW Substack
  • THW Archives
  • 2025 NHL Entry Draft
  • NHL Prospects
  • Trade Deadline
  • HockeyPedia
  • PWHL
  • Milestone Tracker
  • Team Salary Cap Info
  • Write for THW
  • NHL Entry Draft
  • THW on YouTube
  • THW Bluesky
  • THW Twitter
  • THW Facebook
  • THW Mastodon

Recent Posts

  • Penticton Vees Set New CHL Record for Most Wins by an Expansion Team
  • Sabres Should Think About a Ristolainen Reunion at the Deadline
  • Jets Namestnikov Out Week-to-Week With Lower-Body Injury
  • Eric Lindros Trade Revisited
  • NHL’s Top 10 Defencemen for 2025-26: Midseason Update