2020 WJC Day 4 Preview Stephen Ground | December 29, 2019 Day 3 of the World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic was thrilling. The Russians Canada and the world by beating the Canadians 6-0, with potential first-overall pick Alexis Lafrenière…
THW’s Goalie News: Slovakian Standouts, Kuemper’s Big Day Stephen Ground | December 28, 2019 We return to the Goalie News after the Christmas break with NHL games and the World Junior Championship (WJC) in full swing. That meant great news for two Slovakian-born goaltenders.…
2020 WJC Day 3 Preview Stephen Ground | December 28, 2019 Momentum is starting to build at the 2020 World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic. Every team has played at least one game so far, and Saturday’s matchups will begin…
2020 WJC Day 2 Preview Stephen Ground | December 27, 2019 Day 1 of the World Junior Championship (WJC) is in the books, and it was every bit as exciting as advertised. The Czech Republic, the tournament’s host nation, won a…
2020 WJC Day 1 Preview Stephen Ground | December 26, 2019 ‘Twas the morning after Christmas and hockey fans around the world were preparing for Day 1 of the World Junior Championships. The annual hockey tournament that pits the best and…
THW’s Goalie News: Slipknot in Goal, Week in Review, and More Stephen Ground | December 23, 2019 In this week’s week in review, we’ll take a look at some top performers from the previous week, and we’ll name the Backup of the Week. We’ll also get a…
Blues Binnington Joins Historic Company Stephen Ground | December 22, 2019 Jordan Binnington has already accomplished a lot in his young NHL career. After emerging from the American Hockey League (AHL) as an almost forgotten San Antonio Rampage prospect, he finished…
THW’s Goalie News: Bishop Bludgeoned, Broduer’s Record, and More Stephen Ground | December 21, 2019 This is a significant date in the history of NHL goaltending. We’ll cover that after we look at one goalie who took a beating on Friday night. Bishop Bludgeoned by…
THW’s Goalie News: Francouz, Allen’s Demons, and Lumley’s Debut Stephen Ground | December 19, 2019 In a sparse night of NHL action, Pavel Francouz stood out among one-goal goalies. Plus, today marks the anniversary of the debut of a Hockey Hall of Fame goalie. Avalanche…
THW’s Goalie News: Korpisalo, Binnington’s Achievement, Tynan Update Stephen Ground | December 17, 2019 In today’s goalie news, we’ll look at two impressive accomplishments for young goalkeepers around the league. We’ll also catch up with the young OHL goalie who suffered a gruesome injury…
THW’s Goalie News: Reimer Perfect, the Two Halls Stephen Ground | December 15, 2019 In today’s goalie news, we’ll talk about a historic night for Mr. Goalie, a rough night for the Calgary Flames, and trade rumors around a former Hart Trophy winner. Reimer…
Blues Should Be Careful With Hall Trade Stephen Ground | December 14, 2019 It’s not often that a former Hart Trophy winner is the hottest item on the trade market. But with the unexpected scratching of the New Jersey Devils’ Taylor Hall before…